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Naturally framing photography is sometimes overlooked as a compositional technique. By taking advantage of natural frames, however, you can add focus and depth to an image. Photography as a genre is full of techniques to help with composition. Some focus on colour or contrast, others on shape or shadow. Basic…
The definition of juxtaposition is placing two things together in order to show a contrast. In photography we use composition, clever use of forced perspectives or carefully placed props to convey the contrasts in the image. Photographs can also rely on cultural ideas and identities of the viewers. Juxtaposition photography…
Landscape photography is beautiful on its own, but it can be so much more creative with long exposures. Immediately afterwards I discovered long exposure photography for landscapes. It was love at first sight. When I scout for a new location, or I search the internet, I have always long exposure…
Depth of field is just one of the areas in photography you should be using to make your images more interesting and powerful. These range from very basic ideas of composition, to very complex methods of post-production editing. One of the most basic, and greatest tools you have at your…
You will have heard of the rule of thirds in photography, but do you know what it is and how it can help you? Taking great images don’t come down to your lenses, and they certainly don’t come from your camera. Although these necessary items help immensely, they are not…
Waterfalls are one of nature’s wonders. And like all the wonders they attract photographers. But achieving beautiful waterfall photography can be frustrating because what you see is not always what you get. When I’m in front of a waterfall I want to get the smooth silky water and the classic…
One of the most important factors in landscape photography is composition. It can make or break an image. Understanding the principles of landscape photography composition will help you make your pictures much more visually pleasing. To some people these things come naturally and they instinctively understand the principles of composition.…
Many factors can make or break your food photography. Issues with lighting, composition, or food and prop styling will all have an equally big impact on how appealing your work is. Even minor decisions in these areas can cause an image to feel slightly “off”. Camera angle is an aspect…
In most situations, the same rules apply to fashion photography composition just like any other photographic genre. However, emphasising the subject is one thing. Showcasing what they’re wearing at the same time may require some serious composition skills. Thankfully, we have some useful tips to help you take well-composed magazine-worthy…
Whether you are a food blogger or starting out in professional food photography, you will need to develop your food styling skills. Food styling is inseparable from lighting and composition. All of these components work together equally in the aesthetic of the final photo. If one of them is off, the…