Knowing how to decide which lens to use can really improve your composition and storytelling in photography. We'll review lens criteria and share how to make the right choice for your story.
A lens is more than just a focal length. You need to consider the angle of view, the bokeh you may want, how it performs in low light photography and even the kind of distortion it causes.
All of these factors about lenses should be part of your decision making process. We'll talk about some of the creative and realistic issues that can affect your next photo.
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Photo composition is more than leading lines and rule of thirds. You also have to know what doesn't belong in your photo and what elements shouldn't obstruct each other. We share the photo composition tips no one else talks about.
It helps to understand how people really interact with your photos so that you know how to craft compositions they'll love.
For example, did you know that most people view a photo from the bottom up? How would you change your composition as a result?
What's the best perspective to use with a wide angle lens to show depth? We'll cover all of this and more in this episode.
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As a portrait photographer, you want to learn how to improve expression and gesture in your photos. Don't wait for the subject to come up with something interesting. We'll tell you why and how to improve your photos with expression and gesture.
In this episode, we'll share:
Remember, you're not just a photographer when it comes to creating portraits. You're the director and everyone counts on you to make a great photo. There's more to it than just creating a correct exposure.
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Photographers fail more than they succeed. That's why you need to embrace your failures as opportunities to learn. Analyze what went wrong, make some corrections, and try again. We'll help you enjoy the path of incremental improvement in this episode.
You'll learn:
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