Framing

Framing enhances a photo by making the subject stand out. The frame used here was not planned. I saw Joel through the holes of the gate and just then decided to take the picture.  This frame made the picture stand out because the subject, Joel, was the only thing in focus. There weren't really any drawbacks because the the hole made it easy for me to take the picture. 

Self Timer Self Portrait

Three tips I would recommend the photographer to do is to 

- smile

- not stay too far from the camera

- make sure the lighting is not too dark/bright 

Patterns

The picture of the stairs was my favorite becaause the pattern of the stairs make the picture come out better. Also, the pattern wasn't planned which makes it inorganic.