To many (probably most) photographers, composition reigns supreme when it comes to the most important component of a good photograph. Of course, individual stylistic choices should always be considered, but the general consensus is that composition is often the make or break factor. All the talk about composition — its importance, its varied and sometimes […]
Photographic Composition Articles
Colourful photography brightens our collections, social media and websites. Our use of colour influences emotional responses to our images. Colour creates compositional wow! In photography, playing with colour is more than part of our workflow. It’s our statement, our stamp, our view. Our use of colours evolves with seasons, our moods, our subjects. How we […]
Composition – your photos are merely snapshots without it. 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 image looks great. Let’s […]
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 block in composition, the S-curve is also one to be on the look out for. What Is The S Curve? The S curve is a type of leading line which […]
Photography is a synthesis of the creative and the technical. When we set out on our photographic journey we devour all the information we can about both. Some of us will take take like ducks to water to the technical side. Others may shine on the creative side. A few will be right at home […]
For any serious portraitist, capturing a powerful expression in the eyes makes the difference between a mediocre and an excellent photograph. Here are 6 tips to capturing better eyes in portrait photography
