How I got the shot: Negative fill
Deciding I wanted a negative fill, dramatic image ahead of time, I scoped out the room for potential subjects. I was instantly drawn to our
Vanelli is an accomplished photographer, educator, and author from Florida. He was once a Triple Crown Karate champion before turning to teach visual arts. With years of experience, he has created educational videos and written many articles on photography. Vanelli is a popular speaker at major photography conferences and has developed educational programs like Click for Kids. He serves as Skylum Software’s Director of Education, teaching workshops and producing photography tutorials for his respected Vanelli and Friends series, including hosting the Luminar Coffee Break show.
Deciding I wanted a negative fill, dramatic image ahead of time, I scoped out the room for potential subjects. I was instantly drawn to our
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