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Photography basics document discusses photographic composition and how the camera sees differently than humans. The camera only captures a small isolated part of the scene in two dimensions and freezes it without discrimination, unlike humans who selectively see. Backgrounds may be more cluttered or subjects smaller than remembered. Effective portrait photography for magazines makes a quick positive impact with varied shot types giving different views, keeping the audience interested long enough to buy the magazine.
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