Why Black and White Photography?
Why shoot in black and white when there is color photography? There are many reasons but one important one is that without color you can focus more on your composition
Basic History of Photography
Where did it all start? The course in photography that I created for my students a few years ago included a brief history of photography. So here I present that
Positive and Negative Space in Photography
And how to use it for more dynamic compositions. What is positive space? Positive space is any part of the photo that jumps out from its surroundings. That includes your
Shapes in Photography
How to make effective use of shapes in photography compositions. In general, shapes convey a lot of information to the viewer. They suggest size and weight, and the way they
Photography Basics – Lines and Rule of Thirds
So let’s do a quick recap on the rule of thirds and show how you can use it with what you’ve learned about lines in photography. First is the rule
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Diagonal and Converging lines in Photography
We are continuing with my basic photography lessons today. We have discussed horizontal and vertical lines, and what they mean in your photography. Today are diagonal and converging lines. Diagonal
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Vertical Lines in Photography
We are continuing with my simplified photography basics course that I created and then taught for two years. Vertical lines convey this message to our minds. Potential energyStrong – when
Basic Composition for New Photographers
What I’m about to talk about is really not meant for photographers who have some experience. If you are new to photography or are thinking about getting into photography then
Common Photography Mistakes Part 3
The final part of my simplified photography common mistakes lesson is based on a series of lessons I taught for two years to teens. What’s wrong with this photo? Backlight,
Common Photography Mistakes Part 2
The continuation of my simplified series of photography lessons. We are still discussing common photography mistakes. What is wrong with this photo? This one is a little harder to sort