Point of View

Many photographers fall into the trap of shooting at eye level. The problem with this is that the photographs rarely offer an immersive experience, especially when they’re of people. When I teach workshops out in the field, my favorite student is generally the one who is dirtiest after a shoot. Why? Because I know they have been rolling around on the ground trying to capture a unique perspective. Changing your point of view is one of the easiest ways to make your images more engaging (Figure 8.6). If you find that you are bored with your images, try mixing things up: Lower your point of view, get close to your subject, or climb a wall (Figure 8.7).

Figure 8.6. I was able to capture this shell by using a macro lens and lying on the beach.

Figure 8.7. By standing over this little girl, I was able to immerse the viewer in her experience.