On the off-chance you’re browsing a camera store’s blog and don’t know who Steve McCurry is, you would probably at least recognize his legendary photographs, such as The Afghan Girl, which was one of the most iconic National Geographic covers of all time and compared to da Vinci’s Mona Lisa.

Composition is more important to photography than any gear could ever be and no one understands that better than a master like McCurry. Here’s 9 of his tips for making the best composition in your pictures.