Photo Field Guide
To Making Better Pictures

SUBJECT MATTER
Simplicity
Impact
Interest Value
Originality
Creativity
Emotional Value
COMPOSITION
Center Of Interest
Subject Placement
"Golden Mean" Rule Of Thirds
Pleasing Arrangement
Lead Eyes Into Pictures Easily
Use Leading Lines
Informal Balance
Lightest Colors Attract
Break The Rules
CAMERA WORK
Learn Shutter Speeds and f Stops
Creative Exposure
Sharp Focus
Use Proper Lens
Timing
Framing
Dept Of Field
Selective Focus
LIGHTING
Contrast
Highlights
Shadow Detail
Use The Right Light
Time Of Day
Dusk And Dawn The Golden Light
Creative Color
QUALITY
Color Harmony
Saturated Color
Use Of Filters
Polarizing Filter
Use Proper Film
Sharpness
Crisp Color
Use Of Highlights & Shadows
Understand Warm & Cool Colors
THE ART OF SEEING
Find The Right Angle
Be At The Right Place At The Right Time
Lead Eyes Into The Picture
Hold The Eyes In The Picture
Don’t Divide Pictures In Half
Eliminate Disturbing Objects
Go Back Again and Again
Watch Foregrounds & Backgrounds
No Bald Skies
Wait For The Decisive Moment

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