The correct use of light will make your images stand out from the ordinary. Remember, professional photographers make images we don t take pictures . Good composition certainly means using the direction and quality of light. I call good composition Photographic Design. Focus control, use of light and good composition are nothing if your image isn t correctly exposed.
Proper exposure allows for density, saturation, tonal and contrast control.
All professional photographers know how to manipulate exposure, development and printing to produce images that sell. Your name, address, copyright date is clearly found on all your pictures. And you always have model releases from any recognizable people within your image. Keep it neat, keep it clean, and keep it organized. There is much more that goes into successful pictures then just these 5 basic fundamentals, but if you always begin with these basics, your pictures will have added value and reflect your professional look.