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Aesthetic Judgments: Composition, Color & Story

In the first part of my thoughts on aesthetic judgments I introduced the first two considerations on my list of five that inform my work. This post discusses the rest of them starting with… Composition Composition is the pleasing expression of the elements in a space. I prefer to lock

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Aesthetic Judgements: Lighting & Exposure

Aesthetic is defined as being concerned with or the appreciation of beauty. It also suggests a style or underlying principles that guide an artist or an artistic movement. Judging photographs, particularly our own photographs is a minefield fraught with danger. Rating someone elses work can hurt their feelings to the

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Don’t Be an HDR Hater — Exploring The Aesthetic Benefits

I’m a big fan of HDR photography (so is Scott). HDR unlocks shots that we just can’t get otherwise (especially with challenging lighting situations). But many photographers are wary… and justifiably so. When used incorrectly, HDR tools can give an image a telltale look. Let’s objectively explore the technique of

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