composition
We are constantly told, as photographers, to have a subject and focal point in an image. This is one of those fundamental rules in composition we all take on and accept during those formative first years of learning the art. It is also one of the rules you can break, if you are careful.
Read MoreWhen practicing photography it isn’t always easy to compose and capture great images that are uniquely yours. Of course you will need good light and interesting subjects, but this isn’t the whole story.
Read MoreIt is always fun to challenge the eye. It helps us to become better photographers while also appreciating composition and art even more. A fun yet-simple idea is to think about and use shapes and patterns in your photography!
Read More“The grass is greener where you water it.”
Nobody starts out running. Photography takes a lot of work to be good at just like most things in life. I have been shooting for a relatively short amount of time taking it seriously for just over 4 years now.
Read MoreWhen going out to shoot images as a landscape photographer there are a lot of things to take into consideration. Composition, light, and textures are all important, but today I would like to take a moment to consider color in images and how it plays its own theme.
Read MoreThis is an odd topic. Similar to the rule of thirds that so many know there is another good rule to know and follow. This is the rule of odd numbers of “things” in the image.
Read MoreWhen you go out to photograph a location it is a good idea to have an image pre-visualized. Knowing what you are getting into with your camera is a good way of establishing some level of success before you arrive on location. While there is never a guarantee of a good image there are ways of increasing your odds of success.
Read MoreShooting Waterfall Photos is not something easy to do in a consistently compelling way. Having been able to live in the PNW for a little while I have compiled a list of tips for success and when/where to use them around these majestic pieces in nature! Along the way are some examples of what I consider to be my best waterfall works as examples.
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