In the world of photography, the quest for that perfect shot often extends beyond capturing a moment. It’s about capturing it in a way that transcends the two-dimensional confines of a photograph. Enter the intriguing technique of foreshortening. While it may sound like a term reserved for artists and illustrators,
Whenever you make a portrait, you should say to yourself, “Self, I like this picture because ____.” Then, you should use the right tools to help the picture emphasize the things you like. When I made this portrait, I was making a whole series of photos for the beekeepers. I
Your camera’s height has a strong effect on the impact your portraits make. I’m a fairly tall individual, and if I don’t pay attention, my camera comes right up to my eye and I point it toward my subjects, who are usually shorter than me. That means I’m looking down
Using a wide angle lens in portraiture is dangerous. Here’s why and one way to use a wide lens safely. What is foreshortening? Foreshortening is the effect that happens when something near to a viewer appears larger than things that are far away from the viewer, even though they are not
