Pick And Choose Tips For Photography Composition
Plus: Elevating Your Skills In Architectural Photography & More
Jeff Tan
November 17, 2023
“Everyone concedes that photography is now a medium of exchange as much as a mode of documentation.... photographing has become “the visual equivalent of cellphone chatter.” – Geoffrey Batchen
Good Day, Folks,
What do you think about that opening quote in this newsletter? It makes me sad to believe that is true, but some days, it feels like it. 3.2 billion images and 720,000 hours of video are shared online daily. That’s a staggering statistic. I hope the curated links in these newsletters incentivize you to try new things and break out of the accepted molds created by online image posting. You are special. Be different. Let’s get to it!
The equipment fashion and portrait photographers use varies considerably, depending on what is being photographed and who is behind the camera. Find out more… TAKE A LOOK →
Think of your camera framing as a puzzle, and then stop and practice the ‘Pick and Choose’ mindset when confronted with a scene that catches your eye. Learn more about this superb technique in this blog post. TAKE A LOOK →
Composition plays a vital role in architectural photography, as it allows photographers to highlight the unique features and lines of a building. Several photographers share their professional knowledge of architectural composition techniques and how they can help us capture the essence of architectural structures in this blog post. TAKE A LOOK →
Excellent tips by an outstanding landscape photographer. TAKE A LOOK →
A camera’s metering modes are one of a modern digital camera’s most powerful, misunderstood, and under-utilized settings. Learn why it is important and how to use this critical setting. TAKE A LOOK →
“Photography is a contest between a photographer and the presumptions of approximate and habitual seeing. The contest can be held anywhere.” – John Szarkowski
Monday: Five top tips for perfecting out-of-season coastal shots.
– Jeff