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Focal Points: The Smallest Important Elements in a Photo

Focal Points: The Smallest Important Elements in a Photo

This article is based on concepts from The Advanced Composition Guide if you want to dig deeper for further training. One of the challenges that we face as photographers is the ability to create a meaningful composition path through our photographs. The effort needs to be recognizable to many different minds to reach a broad […]

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Juxtaposition: Exercises to Develop Your Photographic Sense of Irony

Juxtaposition: Exercises to Develop Your Photographic Sense of Irony

This article is based on concepts from The Photography Action Cards if you want to dig deeper for further training. Juxtaposition is a term that applies to many different mediums, including photography. It is often alternately described as “contrast”. I tend to think of it more as contrast with a sprinkle of irony. Here is […]

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Black and White Photography on Rainy Days

Black and White Photography on Rainy Days

This article is based on concepts from the Bad Weather Photography Guide and also the Better B&W Photography Guide if you want to dig deeper for further training. One of my favorite locations in the entire world to take pictures is coastal Oregon. And as sure as the sunrise and taxes, most of the time […]

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Previsualization: Transforming Your Thoughts into Photos

Previsualization: Transforming Your Thoughts into Photos

This article is based on concepts from The Photography Snap Cards which are currently 86% off if you want to check them out. Oh, they’re just a snapshooter! That’s kind of the biggest slap in the face that you can give a photographer. None of us want to believe that we’re snapshooters. Truthfully, almost none […]

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What Lenses Work Best for Beautiful Background Blur?

What Lenses Work Best for Beautiful Background Blur?

This article is based on concepts from Creating Beautiful Background Blur if you want to dig deeper for further training. Here is a portrait that uses background blur to make the model pop from the background. Background blur is an excellent composition tool to set your subject apart from their surrounding areas. It’s another way […]

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Long Exposure Photography: How Long is Too Long?

Long Exposure Photography: How Long is Too Long?

This article is based on concepts from the The Complete Guide to Long Exposure Photography if you want to dig deeper for further training. In long-exposure photography, what is the one decision that can make or break your photograph? The answer to that question surprised me when I started in long-exposure photography. Quick Tip My […]

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Where to Put Hands in Photos

Where to Put Hands in Photos

This article is based on concepts from The Art of Portrait Photography if you want to dig deeper for further training. There are three modes of non-verbal communication in humans. The first and most apparent is facial expression, including using our eyes and mouths. The second is body language—how we position ourselves. The third is […]

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Anticipation in Photography

Anticipation in Photography

This article is based on concepts from Effective Storytelling with Photography if you want to dig deeper for further training. Remember the lyrics from the famous Carly Simon song: “Anticipation. It’s making me wait.” Remember: Anticipation is a skill common among experienced photographers and generally lacking in newer photographers. Let’s discuss the photographic expertise of […]

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Door Photography Tips

Door Photography Tips

This article is based on concepts from The Photography Action Cards if you want to dig deeper for further training. There is something magical about doorways and the inspiration that comes with wanting to photograph them. This doorway, pictured below, was captured while hiking the Blue Path in Italy, from Monterosso to Vernazza, along the […]

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The Dynamics of Diagonal Lines

The Dynamics of Diagonal Lines

Diagonal lines are used by photographers to lead a viewer’s eyes to a particular spot in the composition. This spot is often the subject or very near the subject. Create Visual Tension Visual tension is created by a diagonal line. This tension is heightened when it intersects with other lines or other vital elements in […]

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