In long-exposure photography, what is the one decision that can make or break your photograph? The answer to that question surprised me when I started in long-exposure photography. This article is based on concepts from the The Complete Guide to Long Exposure Photography which is currently 71% off if you want to dig deeper for […]
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. The magnificence of the human machine, also known as the human body, gives us three-dimensional vision. It is that benefit that allows us to evaluate size and distance. In photography, […]
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 […]
Oh, they’re just a snapshooter! That’s kind of the biggest slap in the face that you can give a photographer. 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. None of us want to believe that we’re snapshooters. Truthfully, […]
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 are three modes of non-verbal communication in humans. The first and most apparent is facial expression, including using our eyes and mouths. The second is body language—how we position ourselves. The third is our hands. This article is based on concepts from The Art of Portrait Photography if you want to dig deeper for […]
I think we can all agree that our goal is to make our photos as perfect as possible. Some of that process occurs within the camera. However, in the era of digital photography, we are given far greater tools to work with than our previous brethren had with just film. The key to perfection is […]
