Many photographers try hard to avoid lens flare — those stray bright spots resulting from light reflection. But when you’re looking for a creative technique to brighten up your photos, lens flare may be just what you’re after. Consider placing your subject between the sun and your camera to achieve interesting and unusual effects. Why […]
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Creative Composition – Break the Rules!
Creative composition in photography Break the rules and let your creativity take over to tell a story with your photography. There are many rules when it comes to composition in photography, symmetry, and the rule of thirds are just a couple. Being self-taught, I like to just go with what I think looks best. Who […]
A Creative Kick in the Pants – Inspiring TED Videos to Put Your Camera Back in Your Hands
I don’t know about you, but at the end of February (with the ice storms and the sleet pouring down), I usually look down to find my hands empty. No camera. No paint brush. No pen. In the past I’ve told myself that this is my creative fallow time and that I need the downtime […]