Depth of field (DOF) is probably one of the least understood principles of photography. Most photographers seem aware of its existence, but few seem able to define exactly how it works and how to put it to use. We believe that part of the reason for this is because it is completely fluid, (meaning constantly […]
Photographic Composition Articles
As photographers, we often hear about the importance of moving position to change your perspective, but what does that actually mean? What is perspective and how can we use it to improve the composition of our photographs? What is Perspective Anyway? Perspective is the way our eye relates to spacial separation and the relationship between […]
The rule of space, also known as “lead room” or even as the “rule of gaze” in some photography scenarios, isn’t as well known as other compositional rules such as the rule of thirds. However, many photographers intuitively use this rule in their photos without even realizing why. Simply stated, the rule of space involves creating negative […]
Possibly the most well known and most talked about photographic composition guideline is the ‘Rule of Thirds.’ However it doesn’t stop with photography. You will find the Rule of Thirds applied everywhere; architecture, graphic design, web design, film, Angry Birds and more. If you haven’t heard of it, there may be something wrong with you. […]
In most cases, an image will benefit greatly from having a clearly defined subject. The human brain is constantly trying to make sense of the visual information that the eyes supply it and it does so by categorizing and prioritizing all of the information it takes in. When it identifies what to focus on (the […]
The world has so much clutter, so much noise that it’s hard to break out of that and stand out. It’s the same with photos. To properly communicate what your subject is, one must make sure that it stands out enough to be noticed as the main focus. Below are some techniques that will help […]
