Video: What I Do When I’m Photographically Overwhelmed

Often when you’re out shooting the photographic possibilities might feel a bit overwhelming. I get it! When I find myself in a situation like this, I like to pick one subject to focus on. You can explore that one subject – experimenting with composition, moving around, and changing your angles. This can help get your […]

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Figure Ground Relationship – A Key Composition Tool

What is Figure Ground Relationship? Figure Ground Relationship is the relationship of the subject you wish the viewer to focus on and how it relates to the background / foreground. Most people refer to this as a “Silhouette” however it goes much deeper than this. Instead of thinking “This shot works because there’s a silhouette […]

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11 Tips to Improve Your Photography TODAY!

Want to take better photos, like, NOW? And how about doing that without having to dig into technical settings? Even better, what if you could do all that, without needing any new gear – using whatever camera you currently own (even a smartphone?). Cool beans, right? Today I’m going to give you 11 super-practical tips to […]

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There is no way to break compositional rules, only move to more advanced rules

Of course it follows the rule of thirds, It has to to be a good photo, right? I am not sure. You can always “break the rules”, to make a good photo, which loughs at the composition rules… This display of power from Photographer James Allen Stewart shows that there is no way around the rules, […]

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The Final 2% – Intruder Cleanup Of Your Photographs

I have been talking about going to work to find that last two percent of every photograph that can be improved. In today’s simple illustration I’ll show you two images. The first is un-retouched. It features a cormorant and if you look closely at the bottom right of the image, you’ll see another bird extended […]

Cleverly composed photograph could get an Australian real estate agent $22K in fines

Real estate photography might seem straightforward, but the reality is it’s just as challenging as any other genre. After all, it’s about what you should keep in the image and what you should take out. How far is too far though? That’s what a few would-be home buyers are asking in regards to the photo […]

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