In The Three S’s of Composition I gave you a new framework for thinking about composition in photography. The three …
The Three S’s of Composition
With the publication of my new ebook Beyond the Camera I thought it would be interesting to explore some ideas …
More Ways To Use Foreground Interest In Photographic Composition
In last week’s article I explored some of the ways you can use foreground interest in traditional landscape photography. That’s …
Composition Advice From Pro Photographer Bob Holmes
Photographer Bob Holmes has worked on assignment for many prestigious magazines, among them National Geographic. He’s made a number of …
How To Use Gestalt Theory For Better Composition
Gestalt theory is perhaps one of the least understood aspects of art theory. It may seem complex or over-academic, but …
How To Use Color Creatively In Photography
Color is an important part of your style and voice as a photographer. Good photographers use color creatively. They understand …
How To Create Mood In Color Photos
In our last article we looked at several techniques you can use to capture moody images. Now we are going …
Four Ways To Make Moody Photos
One of the things that elevates the work of the best photographers above that of everybody else is mood. Defining …
Beyond the Rule of Thirds
In my ebook Mastering Composition I was careful not to criticize the rule of thirds too much as I’ve received …
Five Simple Tips for Better Composition
Most photographers are aware of the rule of thirds – the idea that placing the main subject of your photos …