Did you ever notice how much more people ooh and aah over a gift wrapped in beautiful paper with ribbons and bows?

A plain old piece of cake made from a mix set on a plate with an artful squiggle of chocolate syrup will invariably dazzle guests more than a cake made from scratch without any extra decorative touch.

Humans are a visual species, and how something looks strongly affects our perception of its value.

So it follows that photography, a purely visual medium, follows suit. It is truly worth the effort to polish off your photographs with a well-conceived presentation. So how do you do that? Here are some key things to keep in mind..