Composition

AIM • FRAME • CLICK™

Composition controls where the viewer looks first, where the eye travels next and how long it remains inside the photograph. Protect the airframe first.

Give the aircraft room

Watch the nose, wing tips, landing gear and tail. Do not sacrifice aircraft geometry simply to fill every inch of the frame.

Use the environment

Hangar lines, reflections, taxiways, runway markings and architecture can guide the eye toward the aircraft.

Choose the emotional angle

Low viewpoints can add power. Three-quarter views reveal form. Straight-on symmetry emphasizes engineering and presence.

Remove competition

Check the background before pressing the shutter. Poles, signs, clutter and bright objects can weaken an otherwise strong frame.