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An Interesting Subject Does Not Make An Interesting Photograph

The post An Interesting Subject Does Not Make An Interesting Photograph appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Kevin Landwer-Johan. Many beginner photographers, and some more experienced ones, fall into the trap of thinking a good subject … Continue reading

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How You Treat Your Subject in Photography Affects Your Photos

The post How You Treat Your Subject in Photography Affects Your Photos appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Kevin Landwer-Johan. A great subject does not necessarily make a great photograph. The way you treat your subject … Continue reading

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Make Your Photo Subject Really Stand Out

Great photography subjects are all around us. You don’t have to go far to find interesting people, flowers, or wildlife. The real test is to use your skills to create a photo with genuine impact. How do you make your … Continue reading

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Use Depth of Field to Make Your Photo Subject the Star

We’ve discussed showing less skin and using long sleeves on our models to avoid the viewer’s eye being pulled out of the frame. Why? We want all of the viewer’s attention to be focused on our subject. We want the … Continue reading

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The Importance of Connecting With Your Photography Subject

The post The Importance of Connecting With Your Photography Subject appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Kevin Landwer-Johan. Photography is more about connecting with your subject than the connection you have with your camera. If you … Continue reading

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Finding Your Strength in Isolation – 3 Methods to Make Your Subject Pop!

The post Finding Your Strength in Isolation – 3 Methods to Make Your Subject Pop! appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Kevin Landwer-Johan. Including extraneous details in your photographs dilutes attention. Or they distract the viewer’s … Continue reading

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8 Tips to Help Find the Subject for Your Composition

Do you find it difficult to take photos which hold people’s attention? In our digital societies where image sharing is prolific, it is challenging to have people really take time to look at your prized photos. Image composition is key … Continue reading

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10 Macro Photography Subject Ideas

Are you looking for some interesting and out of the ordinary project ideas for your close up or macro photography? Want to break away from the usual flowers, leaves, plants and mushrooms? Tired of bugs, butterflies, and spiders? All of … Continue reading

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SLC-1L-03: Need Light With More Edge? Aim It Away From Your Subject.

The two photos above have the same light source, same light location and same white background. The only difference in the second photo is that the light has been aimed differently. Pointing your light away from your subject (i.e., using … Continue reading

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5 Quick Portrait Posing Tips to Flatter Your Subject

Being in front of the camera is daunting, to say the least, not to mention staring at a big black lens in front of you. I understand how my subjects feel because I totally hate being photographed. In this article, … Continue reading

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How to Emphasize Your Main Subject in Photography

In most cases, a photograph comes to life when it contains one main point of interest. A landscape, for example, may contain a single tree, beautifully lit, that stands out from its surroundings. Photo by Christopher Michel; ISO 100, f/9.0, … Continue reading

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Latest Photoshop update brings new AI-powered Select Subject feature

Selecting a subject is the bane of any creative individual's life. The amount of precious time wasted continuously clicking the Pen Tool or perfecting a magic wand selection is not worth thinking about. Adobe knows this, so has just released … Continue reading

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