composition
Breaking down masterful composition of Henri Cartier-Bresson’s photos
Aug 16, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
We can learn a lot about photography by observing and analyzing the works of the masters. Henri Cartier-Bresson is one of my favorite photographers of…
10 cinematography, composition, and life lessons I learned from watching Dr. Strange
Apr 20, 2017
Eric Kim
I just watched Dr. Strange – and man, I was blown away. I was blown away with the morals of the movie (the idea of…
How to use complementary backgrounds to make subjects pop
Feb 14, 2017
John Aldred
In the studio, making your subjects stand out from their background is relatively straightforward. Because you have control over everything. You choose what goes behind…
How focal length AND subject distance affect your headshots
Feb 7, 2017
John Aldred
We’ve all seen the animations showing “how focal length affects your subject“. Whenever one gets posted, the smart ones chime in with “It’s nothing to do…
Change your perspective: how to add drama and power to your shots using low angle
Feb 1, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Composition is one of the crucial elements of photography. It’s a powerful tool to express the idea and communicate your message. In this video, Ted Forbes…
Geometric Shots: a fun way to explore composition patterns from famous movies and TV shows
Jan 26, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Photographers can learn about composition from movies and TV shows, and a Twitter account Comp Cam: Geometric is a wonderful example of this. They have…
How to create a strong focal point and manage attention inside your photographs
Jan 18, 2017
Patrick Beggan
Focal point is a term that photographers and photography blogs throw around continually. “Create a focal point,” it’s said, “it should be the first and…
What is the “Visual Anchor” in Your Photo?
Jan 18, 2017
Eric Kim
Imagine a boat at sea, that is swaying in the ocean. Without an anchor— it would float away (and possibly be captured by pirates). What…
Mastering composition with a little help from Will Smith (sort of)
Jan 17, 2017
John Aldred
Perhaps “with help from a little Will Smith” would’ve been a little more accurate, but still. The “rules” of composition are widely known and hotly…
How to use composition patterns to improve your travel and people photography
Jan 16, 2017
Etienne Bossot
When doing photography in general, and in my case Travel photography, the use of a photography template can be very beneficial and help improve the…