As a photographer, you are taught to see different compositional elements in other people’s work, and you apply the elements that resonate with you to your own work. You see …
Jerry Uelsmann, “Self-Portrait as Robinson & Rejlander” (1964) © 1964 Uelsmann Estate; from the Rubin Collection. This is a photograph that was on the wall of my house when I …
This landscape image has most of the ingredients that can make it a great photograph. It has a clear subject and focal point, the lighting is great, and a nice …
A common challenge for photographers using wide-angle lenses is creating depth in their images. The shots may seem flat and dull if they do not have a distinct point of …
Shooting the busiest scenes we encounter while traveling in Asia can be very challenging. After 15 years of running photography tours and teaching in the area, I know that busy …
Breaking a pattern can work to bring attention to that pattern. You may not notice how quiet it is until some subtle noise disrupts that silence, reminding you of the …
Wherever you are right now, take a moment to look around. What patterns and shapes do you see? What objects, scenes, buildings, or other designs just look like they “make …
I’ve long strived for depth in certain photos. I like a line that begins in the lower corner and heads for the diagonally opposite upper corner. Here are some examples …