When reading articles on the rules or guidelines of composition, natural framing is a crucial element in emphasizing your subject. Natural framing within the photograph will draw the viewer to the moment and to your subject. There are many ways within the photograph to naturally and artistically frame your subject at the time of capture. […]
Photographic Composition Articles
Some people just seem to have been born with a natural talent for “seeing” the perfect composition, and hopefully, you are one of them; however, if you find yourself having to put in a little effort to find the best framing, I have good news for you–it gets easier. I promise. There are lots of […]
Whilst we may be “painting with light” an equally important part of the photographic equation is light’s opposite, shadows. We often talk about good light, but in reality there is no good light without good shade. Today we are going to take a look at how to use shadows to improve your composition. Depth and […]
Depth of field is one of those aspects of photography which is present in every single picture. Whether there is very little depth or almost everything is in focus, during the creation of the photo you have manipulated the depth of field, at some point. That manipulation is often unintentional for the average person since he or […]
Almost anyone who has attempted to photograph tall buildings understands the issue of converging verticals. The building being far bigger than you are, you need to shift your angle of view to fit it all in the frame. With what result? The vertical lines are no longer parallel. What can you do? Well, you can straighten […]
Wide angle lenses are used by a variety of landscape photographers seeking that perfect wide angle shot. That’s the typical scenario, but the reality is that there are so many other ways to utilize a wide angle lens that you would do well to have at least one in your set. Photo by n3rraD Yes, using a […]
