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.

There is no one solution to all problems. It's the problem itself that can lead to the solution.

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

What you're shooting at doesn't matter, the real question is: 'Does it give you joy?'

Be aware of every square millimeter of your frame.

Sometimes as you work, you find that you are learning things about your own perceptions and motivations that are way below you consciousness. If you get lucky, you recognize what you are doing, but all too often we don't find the connection between our work and our own motivations.