We are used to seeing pictures and paintings in frames on the wall. In a photograph, you can make a natural ‘frame’ for your subject by using surrounding objects. This can create a sense of depth that makes the photograph more interesting.
Unframed subject
 Pasifika Concert, Auckland, Norm Heke, 2009. | Framed subject
 Samoa, Norm Heke, 2009. |
See how Brake has used framing in these two images.