Articles & Blog posts tagged: Photographic concepts
Photography & the direction of light
Photography is not so much about making pictures of the objects and scenery around you. It is about making pictures of the light that strikes and reflects off the objects and scenery.
Digital iPhone paintings
Artists create remarkable digital paintings using their iPhone, a $5.00 application called Brushes…and their finger.
Photographing the “decisive moment”
Most photographs of decisive moments are made, not born. Here’s how to increase your chances of creating photographs that stop people in their tracks.
Take better holiday photos
Here are some simple tips to help turn routine family holiday photos into works of art.
Photojournalism: the exhilaration, the challenges
Photographing the taping of a music video in Athens, Georgia gave me a deep appreciation for the challenges photojournalists face every day on the job.
12 Elements of an Award-Winning Photo
The exhibition committee of the Professional Photographers of America uses 12 elements as their “gold standard” to judge photos. How many of these elements are in your best photographs?
Quality composition for photographers (& other artists)
Even a technically skilled photographer can create dull and boring images. Discover the visual elements of composition used to create powerful photos and other works of art.
The Rule of Thirds: Don’t knock it
Don’t get hung up on words. The Rule of Thirds is a valuable tool that can improve the composition of many photos.