Dynamic Photo Portraits With A Wide-Angle Lens
Plus: Create Balance In Your Photography Compositions & More
Jeff Tan
August 02, 2024
“When you photograph a face . . . you photograph the soul behind it." - Jean-Luc Godard
Happy Friday, Photographers,
If a photo is a likeness alone, it’s not a success. Success in photography, portraits especially, is dependent on being able to grasp those supreme instants which pass with the ticking of a clock, never to be duplicated – so light and balanced – expression must be seen – felt – in a flash, the mechanics and technique so perfected as to be absolutely automatic. That should be a goal for all of us.
Wide-angle lenses are often considered landscape and architectural photography lenses, but they also offer unique creative possibilities for portrait photography. A wide-angle lens can be a great tool for adding a dynamic touch to your portraits. TAKE A LOOK →
Sometimes, it feels like producing well-composed images is an endlessly moving target. You’re given this compositional rule, that guideline, those considerations…yet keeping it all in mind while shooting can be a nightmare. Well sorry. Today, I want to give you one more compositional tool that is very important: balance. TAKE A LOOK →
One way to improve photo composition quickly is to thoroughly work with one tool or rule of composition for a period of time. I’ve done this for years and it really works well. Case studies are a fantastic way to practice this. Check it out. TAKE A LOOK →
Portrait photography is a distinctive and compelling medium capable of expressing the richness and diversity of human experiences. The winning photographs have redefined traditional portraiture, presenting faces, stories, emotions, and moments that profoundly connect with viewers. TAKE A LOOK →
What does it take to photograph different types of jewelry with finesse? These dynamic tips and tricks will elevate your imagery from simply showcasing products to evoking emotion and desire—the essence of captivating jewelry photography. TAKE A LOOK →
"The fascinating thing about portraiture is that nobody is alike." - Imogen Cunningham
Monday: These are the most hilarious entries in the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards!
– Jeff