It is often a matter of discussion that what is a good photograph? What does it look like? What are the parameters to judge a photograph and then quote it as good, bad or best? Especially for amateurs, it becomes a really difficult situation to critic their own pictures and learn if they have to work on their skills, techniques or understand the rules. So here are some significant factors that define a good photograph:

• What does the camera angle tell us about the photograph? A low angle might make the subject seem larger than reality, while a high angle makes the subject look very small.
• What does the framing tell us about the photograph? What is the main focal point of the photograph? How is the subject framed within the photo? A close-up might convey more power than a wide shot might. What is in the backdrop of the photograph, and does that background add to the photo’s overall message?
• What does the lighting tell us about the photograph? Is the subject lit very brightly, giving the impression of clarity and openness, or is the subject darkly lit, giving the impression of something mischievous or devious going on? Is the lighting soft with barely any shadows, or hard with sharp shadows.
• What do the subject and its positioning tell us about the photograph? If there are multiple subjects in the photo, how do the subjects relate to each other? Do we see the entire subject, or only a portion of it? If the subject is a person, is he/she looking at the camera or looking away? Is he/she serious, happy, sad, or playful?

Now that you know what a good photograph is, you may start reviewing your pictures.

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