@Randem

The most important element in a photo is the subject's eyes. If you get the eyes right, the rest doesn't matter much.

First, and most important, is the focus. Whether you use a modern autofocus camera or an old manual beast, the goal is the same: tack-sharp focus on the eyes.

Second is light. Photography is all about light, and it's got to be in your subject's eyes. Good light in the eyes makes them sparkle. No light in the eyes leaves them empty, dark, and hollow.

And third, always compose your subject's eyes into the top third of the frame. It feels more natural to look into the photo slightly higher than center.

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