2 MAKE SURE THE HORIZON IS LEVEL – IT’S A LEAD-IN LINE TOO

One of the biggest advantages of digital cameras over their film counterparts is the ability to use the LCD screen to compose and then inspect your shots when you’ve taken them, rather than wait weeks for them to be developed. Most creative mirrorless or DSLR cameras have a built-in electronic level that you can use, a bit like a bubble level, to make sure your camera isn’t tilting down and to ensure that your horizon is straight. Go into Live View mode and you can usually press the Info button to activate it, or find it tucked away in the menu.