Sometimes it pays to move in close
For portraits, conventional composition has you surrounding your main subject with a “border” – space around the face
For a more intimate look at your subject, throw away the rulebook!
 In this photo, the young girl’s face has an interesting look but the background is slightly distracting. |
 Here we’ve moved closer to subject, eliminated the background and keyed in on her eyes and her giant smile. |
 By including the yard in this photo, we’ve caught this young lady in action but lost the emphasis of her face. |
 Again, by moving in close (or zooming in) we’ve changed the feel from an action shot to a portrait. |
By simply minimizing or eliminating the border, you’ll key in on the all important eyes and face of your subject. The next time you’re shooting faces, try filling the frame.
Written by Arnie Lee
