Most of us take photographs with the camera held horizontally. After all, this is the way the camera was designed to be held and is the most natural way to hold it. Some photos are perfectly suited for this horizontal format. Most landscapes seem to flow from left to right, and need the wide-open spaces of the horizontal shot. But, when thinking about composing your shot, don t forget the other option you have.
Vertical shots are sometimes the perfect choice.
One that comes to mind would be a waterfall. This would also work well with other tall objects such as buildings, statues and trees. Adding and Subtracting One last thing to consider when composing your photograph is what to leave in the frame and what to cut out, either by repositioning the camera or by zooming the lens in or out. When photographing people, there are a few things to remember. First, if you want a close up try to include the head and shoulders, but not much lower.