Framing your Photo

Have you ever tried making use of a frame in your photography? Incorporating a frame into a picture can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary.

A foreground element is usually used to create the frame. Examples of this can be found in tree branches, a window frame, a fence, rows of trees, a door and many more.

The goal in using a frame in your photo is to isolate the main subject and construct an appealing composition within your photo. Many times it is used to create a feeling of depth. You may decide to keep the detail of the frame (as in a wall, fence or branch), or let the frame go completely dark (as in a window frame).

Look for objects that can be used as a natural frame in the forefront (and even in the middle or background) when you are composing a shot. Take in all aspects of what is available in the environment of your subject. You might need to change your viewpoint or angle to include your subject into a chosen frame.

You can also add a frame to your photograph once taken also. Using image editing software, you can combine elements of two or more photographs into one, creating striking results.