Perspective in photography is when we
shoot a subject, by way of choosing several different angles and/or heights;
rather than simply taking just one shot at eye level. Which unfortunately, is
the way a lot of novice photographers will tend to go.
By administering perspective, it can
surely change, for the better, the photos you take in future, because you will
discover that you will now have choices, allowing you to select the best of
many shots, rather than just one that may not be so good anyway.
A plain shot at eye level can, at times, produce some great shots, but by manipulating perspective, which is simply a matter of moving your body a couple of steps either to the left or right or taking the shot from a lower or higher angle, will also instil a sense of animation in your photos; which has got to be a good thing.
You will notice too, that many photojournalists will also shoot subjects from different heights or angles to get the best perspective in the photos they produce.
Even by just tilting the camera up or
down a little or from left or right, this simple action may also be enough to change
the perspective.
Note: An important thing to mention here is that whilst you are taking all these varied shots, you are still checking what is going on in the background or foreground of the scene; especially elements that you do not wish to include. Or even those you do!
