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Digital Photo Tip: Watch Your Horizon

Posted on May, 2013 by Mark Turner

The strongest photographs lead the viewer to concentrate their attention on the subject and minimize anything that might be distracting. One thing that’s easy to miss is the relationship of the horizon line to your subject, particularly when photographing people. You don’t want the horizon to slice through someone’s head. Continue reading →

Posted in Photo Tip, Photography, Portraits | Tagged digital photography, horizon, photo tip, portrait
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