What makes a good photo?

After taking photos around the school in different locations I loaded the images onto the computer and sorted through them to choose which images were suitable to use and which were not. 

Good and Bad Photos:

1. It should be sharp and clear

2. The lighting should be focused on the part of the image you want to be the most striking

3. A simple background should be used, as when it comes to editing the image will be easier to cut out

4. The background should contrast with the colours of the main image e.g if the person's hair is light use a dark background, otherwise your image will just blend together

5. If you want a close up shot, try not to zoom too far in on the camera as it tends to go blurry