Finding a high or low viewpoint - tips for good Photography

Standard full length or head and shoulder shots from eye level is how most 'snap' photography works. However, to put a bit of flare into your pictures why not deliberately take shots from bended knee or from the top of the stairs, or even, risk assessment allowing, by standing on a chair or step ladder!

Photographing children really does require you to get down to their eye level. See the world as they see it as in this picture.

By getting down low there is added atmosphere as in this wet street scene in Chester. Getting low accentuates the texture of the cobbles and gives a very different perspective.

Oona asked me to take some shots of her for a 'day in the life' article. She was setting up in the hotel readying to play at the drinks reception when I noticed a stair and balcony behind her. Looking over the balcony gave me an interesting and fresh angle on the harp.

Feel free to email me examples of where you have used an idea in this blog and I will include it in a future blog, full credit given.

Best wishes,

Richard

PS Sorry the blog is late, too much work and when I have had the chance too tired to do it justice!