Taking a photograph isn’t merely about pressing the shutter button. Aside from the technical considerations like exposure, there are things like composition and timing that are equally important to consider. Different genres of photography may require you to have certain knowledge specific to those genres, but there are some things every serious photographer should have […]
Negative space is the area that surrounds the main object in a photo, and can be utilized as a composition tool to convey sizes and shapes more effectively. It is a concept that has been used in art, design and architecture for a very long time, and is equally useful in photography. Using negative space […]
Street photography predominantly deals with capturing candid portraits of strangers. If you haven’t photographed strangers before, it can be a challenge to do so when starting out with street photography, especially if you wish to take their photographs from up close. However, with practice you can eventually learn to get comfortable with it and be […]
Still life photography might seem pretty straightforward as it deals with shooting inanimate subjects but it requires a lot of thoughtful effort to create a still life photo that truly stands out. Your composition and lighting choices play an important role in determining how the photo looks in the end. To help you get started […]
Have you ever been faced with a challenging lighting situation when photographing and you wished you had a better understanding of light to get the best out of it? Well, we’ve all been there. And that is why it is important to know light and its characteristics so you can create the best shots in […]
Looking to improve your photography composition and don’t know where to start? We have put together a list of some free e-books and guides on composition to help you get better at it. There are guides on visual storytelling, choosing the right subjects, and street photography composition, among others, to inspire you. Be sure to […]
