How to Choose a Subject for Photography?

Joanne Guillard
3 min readSep 3, 2024
Photo by Joanne Guillard

The subject of a photograph is the main focus of the image. The object is what is being photographed. The subject does not have to be the only thing in the photo, but it should be the most important element.

Photo by Joanne Guillard

The two main elements of a photograph or a body of photography work are picking a subject and composition of the image. Sometimes the subject is chosen for you, for example, if you’re hired for a portrait photoshoot. But if you’re working on your project you pick the subject.

Photography allows you to express yourself and show others your view of the world.

Many things may inspire us, but true inspiration comes while working.

What is a photograph? A photograph is a visual representation captured by a camera, consisting of light and shadows recorded on a photosensitive medium, such as film or a digital sensor.

The subject in photography can be a person, landscape, still life, or abstract concept.

Photography serves as a means of storytelling and communication and also can be a form of artistic expression. It preserves memories, document life, and captures moments. Whether you…

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Joanne Guillard
Joanne Guillard

Written by Joanne Guillard

I'm a Writer/Street Photographer, sharing my knowledge about the world around me through poetry and articles. My website www.joanneguillard.com