Photography and videography have become more ubiquitous and vital to branding and messaging than ever before. Everyone has the ability to take their own photos and videos to document their experience. Whether you’re a business or an individual, you want to take the best photos possible. Capturing quality images is a product of a variety of factors, some of which aren’t even in your control! One element you can control is the framing of your photograph, so here are a few framing tricks to help you shoot awesome pictures and videos.

Use the Rule of Thirds When Framing Your Photo

This is a photography essential. Divide the frame of your camera into a 3×3 grid, and in fact, you can enable a thirds grid on most phones. Use the thirds frames to guide the lines in your photograph. Whether it’s how you separate the layers of a landscape, or determine a subject’s eyeline, adhering to the rule of thirds will keep your photography visually appealing.

Zoom with Your Feet

It can be tempting to use a digital zoom feature on your camera to frame up your shot. However, You’re ultimately just compromising your resolution. If you zoom to take your photo, you’ll leave yourself fewer options when editing. Zooming with your feet to frame your photo will leave you with maximum available resolution.

Change Up the Angle

Sometimes simply changing the angle of your camera can make all the difference. If you shoot from a low angle (aiming up at the subject), it will cause the subject to appear “larger than life.” Conversely, you can make a subject appear smaller by shooting from a higher angle. If your framing feels stale, play with angle to achieve a new aesthetic.

Hire a Professional!

This is always sound advice when the stakes are high. If you need quality photography and videography that stands the test of time, hire a professional photographer! Doug Davis is a professional photographer operating in the Dallas area. At his studio space, D-Squared Studios, Doug has designed and shot photos and video from some of the country’s biggest brands. Doug is an artist that can help you articulate your story through visual media. To learn more about available professional services, contact D-Squared Studios in Dallas, TX at 214-746-6336.