Photography Tip

Alternative Compositional Techniques Most of us grow up/start our photography journey with the rule of thirds drilled into our heads. And yes, it works. But after a while, everything starts to look the same. Same subject in the same spot, same visual rhythm, same predictable balance etc. There are a few alternative composition systems (shown below) which offer ways to break out of that and start shaping your photos with a bit more intention, flow and ‘professionalism’. Golden

How to Get Crystal Clear Reflections Clean reflections are great to have because when they work, they add symmetry, depth, and sometimes this ‘‘parallel universe’’ look. When they don’t, they just feel messy and distracting. Let us now take a look at how you can shoot reflections effectively: Calm Surfaces Are Key This sounds obvious (and it is), but it is the most important part → reflections only look clean when the surface is calm. Any movement breaks them apart. Wind, rip

Using Negative Space in Winter Photography Winter offers a rare visual advantage I call → natural simplicity. Snow, fog, overcast skies, muted landscapes strip scenes down to their essential elements. When you use that intentionally, this reduction becomes a powerful compositional tool. Let us take a look at how you can take advantage of that ‘natural winter negative space’ this February. Why Winter Naturally Supports Negative Space Few seasons simplify the environment as eff