The Power Of Photo Masking Techniques
Plus: The Storytelling Allure Of Negative Space & More
Jeff Tan
July 12, 2024
"Negative space gives an image room to breathe and helps direct viewers' attention to the subject while easily understanding the story behind the photo." – Digital Camera World
Happy Friday, Friends,
Enjoy your weekend and take lots of pictures. I have high hopes for you and your creative output.
Canon has announced the new RF-S 3.9mm F3.5 STM Dual Fisheye, an APS-C lens for VR (virtual reality) content production. TAKE A LOOK →
Cara, an Instagram-like app that has banned AI images from its platform, has exploded in popularity, going from 40,000 users to 700,000 in just a single week. Photographer Jingna Zhang founded Cara at the start of 2023 as a safe space for creatives to share and publish their art, find work, and avoid generative AI scraping. TAKE A LOOK →
Masking is a crucial technique in photo editing that allows you to selectively apply adjustments to specific parts of an image, giving you greater control over the final look. By mastering masking, you can enhance your photos with precision, ensuring that each element of your composition shines just the way you envision. Learn about masking here. TAKE A LOOK →
Many wonder what white balance is and why it’s crucial in photography. White balance, or WB for short, measures how warm or cool a color appears to your eye. TAKE A LOOK →
Negative space doesn’t mean just empty space. The best use of negative space helps to fulfill the composition and strengthen the story you wish to tell. This blog post explains it nicely. TAKE A LOOK →
"Allowing for a generous negative space can positively affect the finished work. It adds definition to your subject and is similar to a visual pause. It reduces the negative impact of a busy composition by acting as a buffer, an area in which the eye can rest." – Nico Goodden
Monday: Understanding nature photography: tips for beginners.
– Jeff