Photographing reflections creates a visionary dimension. When we think of a typical reflection, it may be a majestic mountain mirrored in a still, non-moving, crystal blue lake. Such images are absolutely breathtaking. They are filled with artistry, color, and mood. Photographing reflections also crosses wildlife, street, indoor and other venues. The following tips include: 1) where to find reflections 2) photography techniques & tools, and 3) creativity.
Photographic Composition Articles
Traditionally, photographers and gear makers have done their best to avoid vignetting in their imaging. While there are exceptions, the general tendency has always been to approach what we experience with natural vision as the goal. While that’s been done with varying levels of success, there is one thing that you really need to remember. In the right circumstances, vignettes can look fricken awesome.
In portrait photography, there are a few technical and artistic elements to consider when you are on the quest for the perfect portrait photograph. In this post, you are going to find 5 such tips. I applied many of these ideas while taking photographs at the Toronto Newsgirls Boxing Club in Toronto which were used to produce an award-winning zine.
A common belief in photography is that your subject should be perfectly lit from the front to capture good photographs. While it may be true in many cases, you should remember that you can move away from the norm and utilize backlighting to create some stunning images. You may be surprised at the results you obtain after doing so. Here are 8 reasons why you should photograph against the light.
Composition is one of the most important skill areas of photography. Of course, some may argue that it is the camera, while others would say it is light. But when looking at it closely, photographic art seems to rely mostly on composition and how elements interact inside a frame. There are 3 composition techniques you have probably never heard of before. Check them out in this post.
There are many photographers who are very particular about sharpness. This is not a bad thing. In fact, it is a good practice to check for sharpness. But sometimes there is too much emphasis on sharpness that it seems like a photo is a lost cause when it isn’t very sharp. This creates a tendency to treat blur like an enemy. However, blur can be utilized creatively in many ways.
