Shot Composition

Here is a well-framed photo of yours truly. In this shot I am looking to the right so I am given "lead room" to look forward (there is some space to my right). I am also given a perfect amount of "head room". My head is not cut off but there is not very much space between it and the top of the frame. The framing in this shot should be your goal.


Here is the same photo but with too much "head room". In other words there is too much space above my head.


Here is the same photo but without enough "head room".


Lastly here is the same photo but without any "lead room".


Go ahead and start watching TV shows and movies with shot composition in mind. It will really give you a feel for what a well-framed shot should look like. I hope my demonstration helps a little as well. Thank you!