Posts tagged ‘composition’

Photography 101

The importance of focus and quick tips on how to get it right

Focus in photography is about a lot more than simply sharpness or being able to see what you are looking at. Focus can enhance a subject by making it stand out from or blend into its surroundings, focus can draw you in, and the right focus can create an emotional [...]

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Photography 101

Learning Composition: The Rule of Thirds

Poor composition can create a subconscious itch in a viewer that can’t be scratched.

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Essays

The making of a “simple” snapshot: a photo essay in four frames

The making of a simple snapshot can be a frustrating experience for non-photographers.

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Tips, Tutorials, Hacks

Quick Fix for Cluttered Backgrounds

Despite all that has been written about keeping the background of your photos simple, that goal is not always achievable. Sometimes your subject is in a place with a busy background everywhere. Or perhaps the subject is doing something that you don’t want to interrupt by walking around the person [...]

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Tips, Tutorials, Hacks

Super quick (and easy!) tip for more flattering portraits

Your subjects will thank you.

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