composition
Five composition rules of filmmaking, and how to break them
Dec 12, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
There are plenty of composition rules in filmmaking and photography and with them come many reasons to follow them. But there are often reasons to…
Wise composition tips from masters of photography
Dec 4, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
No matter if you use the latest full-frame camera or a smartphone, the composition is one of the most important elements of a good photo….
Three mistakes all beginner portrait photographers make, and how to fix them
Nov 28, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
We all make mistakes in the process of learning. But some mistakes are more common than the others, and there’s probably no photographer who hasn’t…
Four composition mistake every photographer should avoid
Sep 11, 2017
John Aldred
There are lots of “rules” when it comes to composition. Guidelines that are great starting points for those just starting out. Adhering to these rules…
3 composition tips to instantly improve your photos
Aug 17, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Good composition is one of the key elements of what we’d call a good photo. Sometimes, it’s what turns a decent photo into a great…
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…
10 beginner tips to up your photo game and improve your work
Feb 22, 2017
John Aldred
No matter how experienced we may get as photographers, there are always ways to improve. Sometimes it’s learning something new. At other times it’s simply…
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…