Question number one is probably the least used among amateur photographers. In most cases, it is probably not important to them. Professionals, on the other hand, always have the themes for their photographs ready before clicking the shutter. Whether they are advertising, fashion or simply press photographers, they have the themes to their pictures already implemented before proceeding to work. The end results have to correspond with the theme, otherwise the pictures will not be worth the efforts and creativity put in. A fashion photographer may have decided on the theme of elegance or style and his pictures have to reflect either one of the elements. The same goes to a press photographer, if his photo editor wanted pictures having the theme of "Rescue" in the aftermath of a disaster, he better be coming back with pictures complying with this theme. As explained in issue No.1, a theme can be of anything. You decide what the theme should be in your next picture assignment. Take the theme "Liquid" as in photo No: 2 shown above, that shows an abstract of water in the pool. Water is liquid. Any form of liquid like soda, sea water, river, fountain or rain will be the elements or subject matters in your "liquid" pictures. As for question number two, this is probably the most important out of the three questions. Its significance to a photograph is also the main element of a truly professionally composed photo. Just check all the ten pictures again and you will see that each one has attracted your attention to the main subject first, and to the surroundings, second. When you show your photos to friends or clients, they should be able to see for themselves, which is the main subject without asking you. << Back to Main . 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 . 6 . 7 . 8 . 9 . 10 . 11 . 12 . 13 . 14 .