Choosing your Subjects – Tips and Techniques

Choosing your Subjects – Tips and Techniques

Choosing your Subjects Your subject is a very important part of the photograph and the story you are trying to tell. So, how do you choose a good subject? What elements do you need to consider? What aspects of the scene affect your subject selection?  Who can be your...
Using Patterns to take Engaging Photographs

Using Patterns to take Engaging Photographs

Using Patterns to take Engaging Photographs Look out for captivating patterns in the surrounding environment that are visually appealing, illustrate a point, or tell a story. Images that contain patterns can be more appealing and convey messages more easily. ...
Using Color & Lighting to take Engaging Photographs

Using Color & Lighting to take Engaging Photographs

Using Color and Lighting to take Engaging Photographs Combining color and lighting can be a useful tool when trying to tell a story through imagery. Knowing how to control the brightness of a subject or the overall colors within a scene is essential when trying to...
Using Emphasis to Take Engaging Photographs

Using Emphasis to Take Engaging Photographs

Using Emphasis to take Engaging Photographs To relay a clear message through a photograph, the intent of the image must be strong. In order to ensure this, emphasizing the subject well is vital, because it allows viewers to focus on the important aspects of an image...
Using Framing to Take Engaging Photographs

Using Framing to Take Engaging Photographs

Using Framing to take Engaging Photographs Properly framing a subject within a scene can be the difference between an engaging asset for telling a story, and one that distracts from the intended message. By applying various framing techniques or looking for...