Diagonal lines are used by photographers to lead a viewer’s eyes to a particular spot in the composition. This spot is often the subject or very near the subject. Related reminder: only 1 day left for the Advanced Composition Guide at 78% Off Create Visual Tension Visual tension is created by a diagonal line. This […]
This article is based on concepts from The Advanced Composition Guide which is currently 78% off if you want to dig deeper for further training. Leading lines are a “first try” composition tool for many photographers when they attempt to consciously compose a photograph. The reason for this is that they’re often easily spotted within […]
In the physical world, it’s pretty easy to understand the concept of balance. In the photography world, the concept of balance is a bit more muddled. This article is based on concepts from The Advanced Composition Guide which is currently 78% off if you want to dig deeper for further training. Balance within photography is […]
There are many famous quotes that reference windows. This is probably one of the most widely recognized, “The eyes are a window to the soul.” Whether we’re peeking in or peeking out, a window creates a mystery and story and often provides excitement through visual design. These are several of the numerous reasons why photographers […]
Everything today is about getting things done fast. For the most part, we consider that a good thing. However, in photography, slowing down for one second to complete this simple task will significantly improve your photos immediately! For today’s lesson, I’m going to share with you this seemingly insignificant step that many photographers tend to […]
There’s been a lot of debate online regarding the Contrast adjustment versus the Clarity adjustment that appears within most digital photo-editing software products. Both seem to affect the contrast within a photo. So, what’s the difference when post-processing your images? That’s the topic of today’s quick tip. This article is based on concepts from the […]
Many of us are spending a lot of time at home these days for the cold weather. Why not use this time to learn a fun and exciting photography technique called Minimalism? This article is based on concepts from the The Photography Action Cards which are currently on sale. The definition of Minimalism is a […]
This article is based on concepts from The Understanding Light Photography Guide which is currently 68% off until the end of the month, January 31. A silhouetted photograph almost always garners immediate and positive attention. There is much confusion out there in Internet-land about the differences between a silhouette, a shadow, and when something is […]
Nothing is worse than going on vacation with your photo gear packed, and it rains the entire time! This quick tip comes from The Bad Weather Photography Guide which is currently 75% off if you want to check it out. I love taking vacations in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. It’s been my […]
This article is based on concepts from the Better B&W Photography Guide which is currently on sale. What is the color black? It seems like that should be a relatively easy question to answer. However, it’s not – especially when it comes to black and white photography. There are infinite shades of color and tone […]
