hot tip: off centered photographs are usually more interesting...

when the viewer can tell it was intentional should every portrait be off centered? of course not. every trick should be employed in moderation, but there's no denying that a purposely off centered photograph can grab your attention. blatant rule breaking like this is a good reminder that there are no rules to creative photography. personal "style" evolves as you begin to take pictures that YOU like, not pictures that you think someone else will appreciate; much like how a confident person can wear (and look good) in just about anything. i love hobbies like this because you can quickly become your own teacher. as long as you can find ways to make a photo more appealing to you, you can find ways to make your photography better and better. push the "ought to/public" opinion out of your mind and welcome your own self criticism. learning how to use a camera is only the first step to taking pictures, learning what you enjoy about a picture is the hard part. become a fan of me on facebook! (different than friending me)