What are the best camera angles to make your photos stand out?

1 High angle

A high angle is when you shoot from above the subject, looking down at them. This can make the subject look smaller, more vulnerable, or more distant. It can also emphasize the background or the environment around the subject, creating a sense of scale or context. High angles are often used to show landscapes, cityscapes, crowds, or scenes of action or drama. To achieve a high angle, you can use a drone, a tripod, a ladder, or any elevated position that gives you a clear view of the scene.

3 Eye level

An eye level angle is when you shoot from the same height as the subject's eyes, creating a direct and natural connection between the camera and the subject. This can make the subject look more realistic, relatable, or engaging, as the viewer feels like they are in the same position as the subject. Eye level angles are often used to show people, animals, or objects that you want to draw attention to or communicate with. To achieve an eye level angle, you can use a standard lens, a zoom lens, or a monopod.

4 Bird's eye view

A bird's eye view is when you shoot from directly above the subject, creating a flat and symmetrical view of the scene. This can make the subject look more abstract, geometric, or artistic, as the viewer sees the shapes, patterns, and colors of the scene. Bird's eye views are often used to show aerial photography, food photography, or scenes of order or chaos. To achieve a bird's eye view, you can use a drone, a crane, or a high ceiling.

5 Worm's eye view

A worm's eye view is when you shoot from directly below the subject, creating a distorted and dramatic view of the scene. This can make the subject look more surreal, exaggerated, or intimidating, as the viewer sees the curves, angles, and textures of the scene. Worm's eye views are often used to show creative photography, macro photography, or scenes of mystery or horror. To achieve a worm's eye view, you can use a fisheye lens, a macro lens, or a low angle with a tilt.

6 Dutch angle

A Dutch angle is when you tilt the camera horizontally, creating an oblique and dynamic view of the scene. This can make the subject look more unstable, uneasy, or energetic, as the viewer feels the imbalance and movement of the scene. Dutch angles are often used to show cinematic photography, action photography, or scenes of emotion or conflict. To achieve a Dutch angle, you can use a tripod with a ball head, a gimbal, or a handheld camera with a twist.

7 Here’s what else to consider

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