Fall is the time when we are taking and having our portraits taken. I just love a beautiful portrait—one that is beautiful to look at and shares something about the person and their personality.
Today I wanted to share 3 simple tips for creating a beautiful portrait that can be used over and over again no matter the season.
Rules. Really?
We had rules in school, we have rules in our homes, do we really need rules for our photography?
As you start to study tips for composing a nice photo, one of the first things you might hear mentioned is the rule of thirds. This rule of composition can be found and applied in almost any visual art—graphic design, interior design, painting, drawing, sculpture, or filmmaking.
All photos need a focal point. Perhaps this goes without saying. And, perhaps we all need an occasional reminder!
A focal point is the most important part of a photo. This is what should grab the viewer’s eye. There will obviously be other objects in some of your photos. But the way you compose your photo should make it obvious what the focal point is. [Read more…]