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Getting it right in camera is easier than fixing it in post. I hate it when I get in a hurry and overlook these simple principles and it comes up a lot in my workshops. I’ve learned there’s always something we can improve if we set aside ego, be honest and focus on craft.
The rules of art are universal to any style or any experience level. Rules can be broken, but they act as guides to help us stay on track and we should break them for good reason. Here’s some powerful tips I’ve learned over many years. I’m also adding related links to free content and videos that go more in depth on some. These powerful reminders will only take a few minutes, but will leave you with proven ideas that last a lifetime.
All I need is that one image that conveys everything I want to say. To I take the time to get it right.
Taking my time to examine the pose, the eye contact and the details of a portrait may give me less frames, but always gives me better results.
If you want to take it further subscribe to our newsletter below and check out the workshops tab above. Take the time to learn it right and you will improve faster than you ever imagined
The rules of art are universal to any style or any experience level. Rules can be broken, but they act as guides to help us stay on track and we should break them for good reason. Here’s some powerful tips I’ve learned over many years. I’m also adding related links to free content and videos that go more in depth on some. These powerful reminders will only take a few minutes, but will leave you with proven ideas that last a lifetime.
- Have ONE primary subject. Everything else should be supporting cast.
- Omit needless objects. If they don’t add to your photo, kick them out.
- Light and Tone is king. Understand exposure, tones and zones (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.)
- Use SPACE. I see so many images that would be great not so crowded by the frame.
- Think of light as flowing liquid. Watch where it goes; know how it flows (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.).
- What surrounds a tone changes how to see it. Regardless of it’s actual value.
- SHARPNESS is only as far away as a tripod, good focus and good planning (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.).
- There’s only 3 ways to get great light. Take it, make it, or wait for it! (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.)
- In portraits set the pose. Then watch those EYES and capture the soul.
- Exposure is simple as 2+2, doubles & halves. Understand the STOP (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.).
All I need is that one image that conveys everything I want to say. To I take the time to get it right.
- Harsh sun is usually a problem. Wait for the light, or find that golden shade.
- Think about the shadows; without shadow, we don’t see the light. (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.).
- You can’t fake great light! Use that sunrise/sunset hour whenever you can.
- Start with old reliable poses and compositions in ρáíd gigs. Then get creative.
- Lines lead the eye. Pay attention to where they go and how they intersect.
- Flat light is usually boring. Look for light ratios and 3 dimensional light.
- Take time to LOOK AGAIN at your subject before releasing the shutter.
- Study history. Photography has 150+ years of history to make you better.
- Getting it right in camera is always easier than fixing it in post.
- Just stop… Slow down, refine, simplify and visualize your scene (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.)
Taking my time to examine the pose, the eye contact and the details of a portrait may give me less frames, but always gives me better results.
If you want to take it further subscribe to our newsletter below and check out the workshops tab above. Take the time to learn it right and you will improve faster than you ever imagined
