You are responsible for every part of your image, even the parts you’re not interested in.

It's important to realize that the images are everywhere, not just where you want or expect them to be.

Since the background is as important as the subject, you mustn't let it default by chance. You must control not only vertical and horizontal, you must be aware of the depth of field (or lack of it) that you want in the background.

Remember that most people (those who are not photographers) don't even see the things that you missed. Many don't even look. Ergo, you are way ahead of the game.

Keep your mind open. You may very well learn something new about yourself and your pictures.

The more light you have in an image, the less drama you get. The details start taking over; the mystery is all gone.

I take pictures, and they are there for the taking. I'll tell you a quote that I have always thought about. Arthur Miller said, I try to create the poem from the evidence.