Cleaning the background of your photos.
Even with the realistic documentation of family life, there are some tips to make cleaner and clearer images that show who your family is.
Tilt your camera
By simply raising and tilting the camera, you can get rid of background clutter from your frame. Also, don’t forget to get move closer so that your frame is filled with valuable information.
Get Straight To The Point
YOU are the storyteller. It’s all in the framing that tells people what you are trying to say. If you love how the kid is crossing their feet, get straight to it. Show don’t tell.
Wide Versus Tight
When deciding whether to have a wide shot or a tight one, it all comes down to the story. What is it you are trying to say? In this example, I find it interesting how large the room is and how close Liam is standing to the T.V.
Clean The Background
By simply walking to the other side, you can remove things from the frame.
Find The Light
When photographing in contrasting light, decide if you will shoot for the highlights or shadows and then wait for the subject to pass that area.
