Composition 101: Master the art of placement with the Rule of Thirds
The world of photography can be overwhelming, especially for beginners. With so many technical aspects and creative decisions, capturing that perfect image can feel like
The world of photography can be overwhelming, especially for beginners. With so many technical aspects and creative decisions, capturing that perfect image can feel like
Something to consider when styling and composing for a still life photoshoot is whether or not to use height — and I am not referring
Knowing which composition technique to use for a certain scene is key to getting great results. Whether you’ve just started to do photography more seriously,
In this video, I discuss the power and simplicity of framing as a compositional technique in photography. Framing in photography is a tool I frequently
How do we improve our composition as photographers? Sure, we can read books and watch videos. But I believe the best way we can learn
Many of us love the experience of creating photos, but have a habit of stockpiling those photos on a mishmash of drives and cloud storage, where they remain unseen by ourselves or anyone else. Sometimes guilty of this myself, I long ago stopped printing my work. With web based portfolios, social media, cloud file delivery, and all my customers and audience online, why bother? Over time, I got rid of all my printers, outsourced everything and generally avoided anything to do with putting ink on paper. I’m sure I am not alone in this, how many of you out there haven’t printed anything in a long time, or have never printed anything at all?
Recently, I had the opportunity to to select one of my favorite photos, and have a print made of it by ArtisanHD. When the piece arrived and I opened the box, it all came flooding back. Just how cool it’s to see your work big on the wall. This wasn’t about ego, it was about seeing the product of creativity and effort, reliving the memory of making that image, and rediscovering just how much I love photography. In this article I’ll explain how printing your work can make you a better photographer, through my experience of having a large print made of one of my favorite photos.
When we photograph landscapes, it’s really important to pay attention to our composition, so we can achieve the strongest and most appealing photograph possible. In
The variable most photographers overlook is composition. The only variable in a photograph is the subject. Set the correct exposure, then choose the focal length.
Photography has changed quite a bit since the days of our grandparents’ driving down to the local drugstore with their rolls of film from the
When you make a portrait, your aim should be for maximum impact. Emotion, lighting, and movement all lend impact to a picture, but the way
“Composition is the bedrock on which all great photographs are built,” said Alex Kilbee in his video above. However, he also acknowledged that it can
When it comes to composition rules, the Rule of Thirds is one of the first that comes to mind. However, it’s just one of the