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Following a different approach is a good way to break free from the traditional rules of photography and experiment with compositions that go a little further. The rule of thirds is one of these well-established compositional methods – it involves dividing the frame into two horizontal and vertical lines, creating four connection points where key elements should ideally be placed for a harmonic and balanced frame. As viewers are accustomed to classic compositions like this, intentionally breaking these patterns can be a smart move. By deviating from the norm, you create an unusual image balance and dynamic. However, you should still activate the rule of thirds grid lines in your camera menu. This will help you cut loose from old patterns, as you can now identify where not to place…

When it comes to telling a story in your image, the composition plays an essential part, and working with reflections is an effective way to add a layer to the frame, which contributes to enhancing the mood while providing the viewer with the context of the scene. Mixing reality and reflection in the composition leaves the viewer with a lasting impression, and capturing reflections of the subject in water opens up possibilities to include other elements in the frame. When creating such images, keep an eye on the weather and speed of the water flow; calm surfaces work best to capture clear reflections of a subject. Windows are another reflective surface that offer great possibilities. Here, shop or restaurant displays are good options, as those windows usually extend over a…

COLOUR BENDER RUBEN ALEXANDER “This was one of my initial attempts at glassware photography. There’s more to glassware photography than meets the eye, and it’s a very challenging genre. I used the principle of refraction to create this image.” https://bit.ly/4a0dqnC MOMMY DEEREST TOM MORTENSON “A tender moment between a mother white-tailed deer and her young fawn. Taken in Portage County, Wisconsin, USA.” https://bit.ly/3EykdWb AFTER THE SUMMER NICK STRONG “I took this shot of some conkers in my home studio using LED lights.” https://bit.ly/3tXh6GI RAME HEAD SUNSET HOWARD PRATT “I captured this striking sunset over Rame Head in southeast Cornwall, UK. At one point I didn’t think it was going to be very impressive.” https://bit.ly/4agEY8E FACEBOOK http://bit.ly/39py9lg FLICKR http://bit.ly/2VIgsJO PHOTOGRAPHY WEEK WANTS YOUR PHOTOS! Taken a portrait you’re particularly proud of?…

1 SHOOT INTO THE SUN The best sunset colours usually appear around the direction of the setting sun. Here it meant turning away from the sea towards the land, but if you can get an angle with the sun setting over the sea, even better. Often the best sunsets occur after a storm or a rainy day, as the clouds will be lower and heavier. 2 AT THE BEACH A wide flat beach is ideal for this, especially if there are pools and puddles of water to reflect the sunset sky. Look for a beach with an expanse of sand, like our shot here at Dymchurch, Kent. Time your visit so that the tide is out, as this way you’ll achieve pristine sand and puddles for reflections. 3 GET LOW WITH A…

If you’ve been paying attention to photography news outlets, you can’t have failed to notice the hype around AI image generation. Generators such as Stable Diffusion, Dall-E and Midjourney make it possible to create artwork from nothing more than a few words, and this has caused both excitement and apprehension among photographers, as the way these tools gather and reassemble the substance of existing photographs raises genuine concerns about intellectual property. But, whether you see AI as ground-breaking technology or a threat to traditional creatives, there’s no denying that we’re entering a new era of image-making. Users looking to experiment with text-to-image generation will find an intriguing tool within Photoshop’s beta software (at the time of writing). As you’ll discover in this video tutorial, the Backdrop Creator Neural filter lets…

Instant camera brand Mint Camera has announced more details about its upcoming new film camera, the Rollei 35AF, which is based on the classic Rollei 35 and is due to launch later this year. Film fans will be pleased to learn that the camera, which was first announced in 2022, will sport a 35mm focal length and a fast maximum aperture of f/2.8. Rollei has also confirmed that the AF in the name stands for Auto Focus, which means modern tech is coming to this legend of an analog camera. In an official announcement, Hong Kong-based Mint said: “We believe that classics are meant to be cherished, and our mission is to preserve the essence of this iconic camera while incorporating new features that enhance its capabilities without compromising its…

Switching the image orientation is a common technique that can give your scene a different look. For example, a portrait orientation shifts the focus onto the foreground details, while a landscape orientation is best suited to highlight frames with strong horizontal lines. On the other hand, aspect ratios are often overlooked, even though they can potentially play a significant role in image composition, and have an impact on the relationship between the different elements in the photo. Social media platforms each have their own favoured ratio for displaying images online, but when it comes to switching formats, there are no limits. Here, non-standard ratios offer the best base for eye-catching compositions. Many of us rely on cropping adjustments in post-processing, but something that isn’t often taken into account is that…

To create a striking composition, consider whether your scene contains elements that appear in the form of patterns. Such sequences are harmonic to the human eye, but are often overlooked in busy situations. There’s a theory that including even numbers of elements can have the effect of distracting the viewer. On the other hand, odd numbers are thought to engage the viewer’s attention, as these are visually appealing and look more natural to the human eye. Also, integrating objects in different colours or shapes breaks the composition’s pattern and adds interest. To create eye-catching graphical compositions, experiment with the angle and framing. For example, photographing from an elevated viewpoint captures the scene in a so-called bird’s-eye view to reveal patterns most people won’t notice in their daily lives. Next, look…

Splitting the composition into parts is a simple yet clever way to create an eye-catching composition. The most straightforward approach to achieving this is to work with two sides of the scene. As this technique presents the scene in a more structured way and slows down the pace of the composition, the scene appears more appealing to the viewer. To further enhance the visual impact of the composition and prevent it from appearing overloaded and cluttered, it’s essential to integrate some negative space into the frame. This allows the separate parts to breathe, creating a more balanced look. To achieve the maximum effect, the single parts of the composition should work well on their own but also reinforce each other. To determine whether a scene offers potential for implementing this…

Divyanshu, what role does image composition play in your work? As photographers, we all know that composition is vital. It plays an important role when it comes to creating an eye-pleasing frame. In my work, the most important role it has is to create simplicity and to balance the scene; because the simpler the scene is composed, the more pleasing it usually looks. I always aim to highlight the main subjects so that distracting objects seem to be negligible. The most important aspect is the essence of the composition, like the arrangement of elements in the frame. Here the well-known ‘rule of thirds’ comes into play. It’s one of my favourite techniques that I learned when starting my photography journey. This classic rule clearly highlights what to add to the…

The World Photography Organisation has revealed the overall winners of the 2024 Sony World Photography Awards, showcasing an outstanding collection of images from some of the world’s leading photographers. The awards are one of the world’s biggest photography contests, with Professional, Open, Student, and Youth competitions, plus national, regional and specialist awards. Subject categories include Environment, Portraiture, Wildlife & Nature, Still Life, and Landscape. The overall winners of the main competitions receive cash prizes plus Sony imaging equipment. Juliette Pavy was awarded Photographer of the Year for her documentary series highlighting the forced sterilisation of women in Greenland. Click the link to see the winning and shortlisted images from all the categories at the awards website, and for details of exhibition dates and venues. SEE MORE IMAGES https://bit.ly/3WglyfK…

1 LOOK FOR CLOUDS A bit of cloud cover is usually best, as if the sky is too clear then the sunset can look dull. Scattered high clouds are ideal – if they’re too low, they’ll block the sun at the critical moment as it dips towards the horizon. There are lots of sunset apps to help you predict when a good one will appear. 2 UNDEREXPOSE THE SUBJECT Underexpose the subjects so they come out dark and you get a bold, vibrant sky. A sunset can look better than it does to the naked eye when underexposed, so take test shots and keep things dark. Use the histogram to ensure that the highlights aren’t clipped. 3 SHOOT LOTS OF POSES We shot a set of photos here while the…

sigma-global.com £2,779/$2,999 This latest Sports-series lens aims to combine high-end handling and performance with a relatively manageable size and weight. The lens tips the scales at just 1,370g – less than many 70-200mm f/2.8 ‘trinity’ zooms. It’s reasonably compact as well, measuring 108 x 235mm, partly thanks to the f/5.6 rather than f/4 aperture rating, although it still has an oversized filter thread of 95mm. Even so, there’s no need to resort to drop-in filters, as featured in many super-telephoto lenses. Performance In keeping with the lens’s ‘Sports’ aspirations, it features a rapid HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) autofocus system, ideal for tracking the action in sports and wildlife photography. I found that autofocus was quick to lock on to subjects, and highly effective at tracking moving objects. The 5-stop optical…

Have you ever wondered why some photos stand out from the rest? Of course, there are plenty of aspects that may catch our eye, but it’s most likely to have something to do with the composition. With the rise of social media platforms, we’ve all seen countless photos that have been captured using common composition strategies; but, however impressive or technically correct they are, these shots tend to get lost in a sea of similar-looking images. This is hardly surprising, as when we’re first introduced to photography, the use of classic framing methods is high on the list of things we’re taught. Straying from this path of tried-and-tested rules is not considered an option, although, in reality, not every interesting scene can be captured at its fullest potential by applying…

Capturing the horizon line straight is a classic approach in photography of all genres. By doing this, the composition gains a sense of balance and harmony, which is beneficial for subjects such as the sea, but this can also result in a standard frame that lacks dynamism. In this case, the so-called ‘Dutch angle’ is a clever approach to convey the mood of a scene further. To apply this technique, tilt the camera to one side (either left or right) so that the horizon or other leading lines aren’t straight. The number one rule here is to make the tilt obvious, otherwise it can look like a mistake, and risk creating the impression of a low-quality image. This approach is especially powerful when you have a subject that’s moving in…

Facial impressions can contribute to the effect of a photograph, but often distract the viewer. To prevent this artistically, shoot around lunchtime to make use of hard shadows that can hide people in the composition. This can be achieved by placing the shadows at around the height of the person’s face. For a more abstract approach, integrate the person’s shadow into the frame. This creates an interesting composition where the subject is not physically present in the shot. This technique isn’t restricted to people, as shadows of other subjects also add another layer to the composition. To have further control over the scene, work with your own shadow. This works best by facing the camera downwards with a non-cluttered ground. To add interest and depth, choose a surface of sand…

When capturing large subjects, such as architecture, one commonly used technique is including a person in the frame to highlight the size and scale of the building. This person can also act as an indicator of reality, because when you’re capturing architecture with long exposures or an overcast sky, the natural element of the horizon can come across as surreal and animated. To extend this composition technique further, you can also integrate elements in such a way that they don’t give any clues as to the actual scale of the scene. Using this approach, play with the subject’s proportions, making subjects appear larger or smaller than they really are. This strategy is popular in travel shots, with tourists creatively integrating themselves into shots of well-known landmark such as the Eiffel…

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As any photographer worth their salty tripod legs knows, sunrise and sunset are good times to head to the beach with your camera. When the sun goes low and reflections tint the water, we can be treated to some of the most gorgeous sights of the great outdoors. But the best sunset photos capture more than just bold clouds and vibrant colours – what we need is a subject to frame against the sky. Because of the stark contrast between the sky and foreground, it’s often impossible to record detail in both; but instead, we have the opportunity to capture bold silhouettes. You can have all kinds of fun crafting playful silhouetted portraits, and in this project we’ll show you how to shoot for a striking stitch. This involves capturing…

1 BOOST THE COLOURS Highlight the set of images in Bridge, right-click and select ‘Open in Camera Raw’. Use the tonal sliders to fine-tune brightness, contrast and colours in one image, then hit Cmd/Ctrl+A to select the rest, right-click and sync your edits. Click OK, then go to Tools > Photoshop > Load Files into Photoshop Layers. 2 ALIGN AND MASK In the Layers panel, hold shift and click the bottom layer to highlight them all. Go to Edit > Auto-Align Layers, tick Auto and click OK to correct any slight misalignment. Next, hold Alt and click the eye icon on the bottom layer to hide the others. Reveal the layer above, then Altclick the Mask icon to add a full mask to it. 3 COMBINE SHOTS Take the Brush tool, and…

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