Establishes the setting of the environment or location of the subject. Camera is zoomed out as far as possible and placed a great distance from the subject to capture.

Zoom in a bit from the extreme wide shot. Place the ​ subject head to toe in the viewfinder, with very little to ​ no room above the head or top of the subject. Make ​ sure not to cut off the bottom of the subject.

“Shows half of the subject; up, down, left, or right. Offers the viewer more detail in the frame.

Zoom in on the shot and frame one aspect of the subject, ​ offering the viewer greater detail of the subject.

Zoom in as far as the camera can go and place the ​ camera extremely close to the object. The image will show incredible detail of the subject, and the viewer ​ may not be able to discern what the object is.

Camera shows the subject from below, giving the ​ impression that the subject is more powerful or dominant. Place the camera on the tripod as low as possible and aim up, or hold the camera on the ground and tilt up.

Camera shows the subject from above, so angle the ​ camera down toward the subject. This has the effect ​ of diminishing the subject, making them appear less ​ powerful, less significant, or even submissive. Raise ​ the tripod as high as it can go, or hand-hold the ​ camera as high as you can while still maintaining a ​ slight angle down.

Camera is directly above, simulating the view of a bird ​ flying in the air looking straight down with no angle. This completely different and somewhat unnatural point of view can be used for dramatic effect or for showing a ​ different perspective.

Camera is purposely tilted to one side so the horizon is on an angle. This angle creates an interesting and dramatic effect, suggesting distortion or chaos to the viewer.