Composition, Cropping, and Storage

     There are many different elements to photography. Some of which are composition, cropping, and storage. These three are all essential when it comes to taking pictures. 

     Composition is a photograph's general visual structure. It appeals to the viewer and uses different techniques to keep them interested. Some methods are isolation, viewpoints (bird's and worm's eye), framing, leading lines, and the rule of thirds. The use of these breathes life into the photo while being relevant to the topic.

     Here is an example of the "bird's eye view" technique:

      Cropping is what stops viewers from getting distracted by irrelevant information. This keeps the focus on the subject. Cropping can be a double-edged sword as poor cropping can ruin a photo.

       Below is an example of cropping:

     Last but not least,  storage preserves photos as well as history. Proper storage means having a record to go back on when needed. It also prevents possible damage to pictures while keeping them organized and most times portable.