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Composition Theory – What is Dynamic Symmetry?

FOTO FORUM Camera Video, Foto Forum AZ Posted on June 5, 2017 by JeffJune 5, 2017

Photography is its most basic element stems from Algebra, Chemistry and Optical Physics.  With digital photography we have kind of replaced Chemistry with Computer Science. Let’s face it, most of us are not fans of mathematics; and, many are shocked to learn how large a role math plays in photography.  Algebraic elements are at the core root to photography. Reverting to film base we know that there are two types of film that exist – negative and positive.   The same applies to photographic paper.  Hence we print negatives using negative paper (two negatives equal a positive). So it shouldn’t surprise anyone to learn … Continue reading →

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Composition Theory – Understanding Leading Lines

FOTO FORUM Camera Video, Foto Forum AZ Posted on May 1, 2017 by JeffMay 3, 2017

Exactly what are leading lines Leading lines simply explained are the visual lines that provide direction and guidance to the eye path throughout a visual image. (Example A) Example A Leading lines are lines within an image that leads the eye to another point in the image, or occasionally, out of the image. Anything with a definite line can be a leading line. Fences, bridges, even a shoreline can lead the eye. You can use leading lines with a subject that is placed according to the rule of thirds your image should be very strong (Example B)   How do I create leading … Continue reading →

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Landscape Photography Tips

FOTO FORUM Camera Video, Foto Forum AZ Posted on January 10, 2016 by JeffJanuary 11, 2016

We’ve all experienced let down after we’ve gone on vacation or even for a Sunday drive in the country through a beautiful landscape, you stop at several “Kodak Moment” signs at a scenic overlook to create beautiful images; you get home and anxiously review your images only to be disappointed! You images have no dynamics, they are for lack of other words flat and boring! You think to your self, “how can this happen to me?” Believe it or not but our eyes have been trained to view everything horizontally or in a landscape orientation. We have television, cinema and … Continue reading →

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Playing All Angles with Basic Composition Theory

FOTO FORUM Camera Video, Foto Forum AZ Posted on September 20, 2015 by JeffSeptember 22, 2015

Whether it’s Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Flickr, Pinterest, LinkedIn, or Google+, Social media remains flooded with millions of images. Getting yours to stand out in the crowd will take skill and strategy. One way to help boost your Instagram, Pinterest, Flickr & Tublr posts amidst everyone else’s is to create more dynamic images. Your images will have more visual impact by utilizing composition theory and elements to your advantage.  For instance, by simply adjusting your optics you can take advantage of your camera angle and create stronger, more impactful leading lines. Use roadways, paths, walkways, walls, fences to creating leading lines.  Use them to point/lead … Continue reading →

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