– Simplicity. A good way to start developing strongly composed images is to keep the images fairly simple.
– Contrast. A well-composed shot often uses contrast effectively.
– Rule of Thirds. Rule of Thirds is pretty much the holy grail of composition.
– Pattern & Lines.
What Sells Best On Shutterstock?
Some types of photos that sell best are Portrait Photography, Food Photography, Landscapes (usually with people) and fine art photography (artsy).