Photography notes
Working with window light
Watch before shooting
Place an ordinary object near a window and look at how its shadow falls. Move the object a little at a time. Notice how distance and angle change the picture before adjusting camera settings.
Simplify the background
A folded cloth, a plain wall or a sheet of paper can remove distractions. Check the edges of the frame for objects that draw attention away from the subject.
Make a small series
Take a wide picture, a closer frame and a detail. Compare the three together. The exercise is about observing the scene, rather than searching for a single perfect photograph.