5 Top Tips For Perfecting Out Of Season Coastal Shots
Plus: How To Capture Leading Lines That Work & More
Jeff Tan
November 20, 2023
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Greetings Photogs,
It’s getting to be that time of year again when we celebrate family, joy, love, spirituality, and all things good. I want you to document your holiday season this year and try to tell photo stories- both in individual pictures and in a group of shots. You got this! I know you do.
Some tremendous coastal photos can also be captured out of season, as you will find out right here. TAKE A LOOK →
Each and every one of us photographers must understand how light works in order to take the best photos. Lighting is the most critical concept in photography. Once you know how lighting works, you can manipulate light and bend it to your will. Your photos will look better once you understand how lighting affects all aspects of photography. TAKE A LOOK →
A good storytelling photograph contains FEA. FEA stands for ‘Faces, Expression, and Action. Click here to learn more about photography storytelling ideas. TAKE A LOOK →
Leading lines are a “first try” composition tool for many photographers when they consciously attempt to compose a photograph. This is because they’re often easily spotted within a scene. There are two common mistakes and one common misconception regarding using leading lines. Learn how to avoid them right here. TAKE A LOOK →
This author/photographer had witnessed many changes in the world of photography: shooting modes (there used to be only manual cameras), auto-focus lenses (when these first came out, he could manually focus faster than the auto-focus!), and, of course, digital photography, which brings us to his article for the day. The idea of Lightroom Presets or Photoshop Actions was one digital change that he had difficulty embracing. He wondered. How is it conceivable to automate post-processing when every image is different? Even ones that are taken consecutively. Over time, he changed his mind and now embraces the preset world. Find out why right here! TAKE A LOOK →
“Dear Santa… I can explain.” - Anonymous
Tomorrow: The oceans: The maritime photography of Chris Burkard.
– Jeff