One trick that works really well to make a photo look a lot more professional is to get in and take a shot of the most interesting part of what you want to shoot.
The imagination is a wonderful thing. In this example, we know it's a flower. For those who know a bit more about culinary arts, this is a sugar flower, all made of sugar. That detail aside, we know it's a flower, and our mind can go beyond the petals and stems to complete the picture.
One of the greatest advantages of using this technique is that you can easily cut out any distracting backgrounds and draw your audience's attention to what caught your eye.
Enjoy!
Marc - www.thedarkroomcafe.ca
