It seems that every photography book shows you a series of stunning photos and says, "Now go out and shoot just like that!" Easier said than done. Here, we look at pairs of photos side-by-side. A typical, mediocre quality snapshot next to a more beautiful rendition of the same subject. By directly comparing the two, you can more easily pick out similarities and differences that will help to improve the quality of your own shooting. Learn from the mistakes of others at the same time as picking up some simple, easy to use tips for doing it better next time.
