Including a frame in your image compositions is a great way to add an additional layer of interest to the subject of your shots. Framing isn't the easiest compositional technique to master, it takes practice, and not every image will demand a frame - but when the elements come together at the right place and right time, the results can be stunning.

Look around enough and frames can be found almost everywhere (see some of the most commonly used frames at the end of this article), and here are some brilliant and imaginative examples from Picfair Stores:
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Some places to look for frames:

- Doors and windows
- Archways
- Rock formations
- Railings
- Fencing
- Bridges
- Foliage
- Shapes in people and animals
- Chains
- Skyscrapers and tall buildings (looking up)

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More photography composition guides:

- How to use leading lines in your image compositions
- How to find unusual angles for your photography subjects
- How to crop your photos like a pro
- Advanced composition techniques you should try