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PHOTOTALKS: DIETER DE LATHAUWER →
BY STEVE BISSON
1. Photography as a necessary mean of investigation in a less strictly natural habitat. Pending from emotive to rational, from deliberately casual to precise indefinite. Attract attention to release it slowly. Moving on the edge of reality and its perception. Tell us in general…
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Using Color to Create Strong Image Compositions
By Ron Bigelow
Color is one of the most obvious elements of composition. Everyone knows that intense colors make people take notice of your images. Ever wonder why there are so many sunset and flower shots? Color is the reason.
Color has a couple of functions in photographs. First, color grabs the attention of the viewer. Perhaps, because this function of color is so palpable, many...
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4 Rules of Composition for Landscape Photography...
While I’m not always a fan of sticking strictly to the ‘rules’ or ‘guidelines’ of photography I think they can be well worth knowing and keeping in the back of your mind as you shoot (whether it’s so you can follow them or break them for effect). Here’s four ‘rules’ for landscape photography that might be helpful for those just starting out (ie they’re not meant as a definitive guide but rather...
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Still Life Photography: Lighting Tips
Lighting is crucial for still life photography. Here are some tips to help create a beautiful shot: 1. Simple backdrop 2. Contrast lighting 3. Light directionally 4. Pay attention to angles 5. Light for shape
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7 Tips on Photography
If you’re new to photography and looking for some simple tips and tricks to get your photos looking better, this article will give you 7 tips on photography!
These tips are all compositionally based and help you use your “eye” more when taking photos.
Tips on Photography #1 – Avoid the Center
The rule of thirds is what they call it in the photography books. Basically this advises people taking...
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