When you depress the shutter release button, do it in one steady motion. Don t pose your subjects . You will be more successful capturing character if you allow your subjects to assume their own poses. The result will be more spontaneous, natural, and relaxed. Think about composition .
People read a picture from left to right.
Also, think about the negative space in your picture, that is, the area around your focal point. If you always shoot in the landscape mode, you might limit the full potential of those pictures with good vertical elements. So get used to the feel of the camera when you turn it sideways. This is a particularly excellent way to shoot portraits. Shoot in best resolution mode .