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2. Leave out unnecessary details

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It’s equally as important to take out any of the unnecessary details that
might distract from the story you’re trying to tell. The areas furthest away
from the subject are the areas that the photographer are most likely to
have neglected.
People make for the biggest distractions—our eyes are naturally drawn to
faces in photographs. Anything that breaks the flow of the photograph or
draws attention away from the subject should be cropped.
The bit of yellow balloon that appears in this photo is awfully distracting.
Cropping it out redirects focus to the subject

3. Don’t always centre your subject

Photo Credit: Les Haines
Unless the photo you’re cropping is a portrait or a mugshot, there’s not
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always a need to make the subject completely centred in the shot. Always
remember that the rule of thirds still applies when you’re cropping a
photograph, so make sure you frame your subject in the areas that are
going to draw the most attention.
Placing your subject in the dead centre can be pretty boring. Try using the
rule of thirds to add interest.