1. Rule of Thirds - Use the grid: subject off-center = more     dynamic.

 

2. Decisive Moment - Capture peak emotion or action. Use   burst mode.

 

3. Framing - Use objects to surround your subject. Adds     focus  and depth.

 

4. Straight Horizons - Tilted horizon = distraction. Use       gridlines or straighten in edit.

 

5. Leading Lines - Guide viewer’s eye to subject (roads, rails,   shadows).

 

6. Light - Shoot during golden hour. Avoid harsh noon light.

  Adjust exposure.

 

7. Portrait vs. Landscape - Portrait: people, stories.     Landscape: scenes, context. Try both