Negative space in photography is one of those features that some purist photographers often decide to keep their distance from, but it is one of the most fantastic ways of composing a photograph due to the interesting nature of its composition. What is Negative Space in Photography? Negative space, by definition, is the empty space around […]
Photographic Composition Articles
As a newcomer to photography you are probably overwhelmed with the amount of information you need to learn. Aperture, Shutter Speed, metering, focus modes, acronyms and F-Stops. For this reason you might put one of the more important aspects of photography on the back burner. That aspect is composition. Of all the elements of photography, […]
A key element that you need to consider in the course of your visual storytelling via photography is the use of sharpness and clarity to convey focus and direction in your compositions. You might already be familiar with this technique if you are a fan of film or television. In these media, you will often […]
Concepts and guides in photography are building blocks to creating and capturing wonderful images. While the rule of thirds is among the most common building blocks in composition, the S-curve is also one to look out for. It draws the eye towards the main subject instantly! Along with leading lines, this type of curve is especially […]
Composition – your photos are merely snapshots without them. As good as the technical abilities of our cameras are, they are just tools. It is the creative mind behind that tool that makes the image. And that creative mind has to work as hard as the camera’s processors to ensure that the image looks great. […]
A lot of folks get into photography without having any type of art background or art training. Some might be telling themselves, “Hey, I know how to use a camera. Why do I need that?” The answer lies in one word – communication. Just like anyone can write a paragraph, it takes the training and […]