– The Rule of Thirds. When starting out, it is natural to place your subject at the center of the frame.
– Reduce Clutter. Clutter is pretty much anything in the photograph that takes your attention away from your primary subject.
– Contrasting Colors.
– Creative Framing.
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).