Sheri poses for a portrait. Her face and body are placed to one side of the frame making for a stronger composition.

When photographing people one of the most difficult things is often knowing how to pose them and where to position them in the image. Many people make the mistake of placing the subject directly in the center of the frame, with a lot of excess space around the edges. This is best avoided – it doesn’t really attract the viewer and hold their interest.

Try placing your subject off-center. In the above photograph, I have Sheri placed to the right hand side of the photo, with her face approximately one-third of the way into the frame. This creates a more desirable aesthetic due to the stronger and more interesting composition I’ve chosen. Give it a try on your family and friends and see for yourself.

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