Composing the Photo: Creating Order from Chaos at 25% Off

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• Composing the Photo: Creating Order from Chaos at 25% Off
• Photography Success: What Does it Take to Make it as a Photographer?
• Interesting Photo of the Day: Lightning Strikes the New World Trade Center
• City Photography Techniques for Various Times of Day

Composing the Photo: Creating Order from Chaos at 25% Off Posted: 06 Jun 2013 04:47 PM PDT A well-composed photo has a poetic balance. It lets the viewer feel naturally at ease with the photo. The feeling is one of perfection, as if that one moment on Earth was special, and it was captured in the absolute perfect manner. Composition is difficult to study as it has to do with our perception and attention to detail, but it can be improved through knowledge and practice. Top travel photographer Trey Ratcliff agreed to give our readers 25% off until next friday on his popular in-depth composition guide (discount code picturecompose at checkout). Found here: Creating Order from Chaos Trey Ratcliff’s Composition Guide (Click to Learn More) In this book, Trey shows you his method for setting up your shot for great composition as well as using the crop tool in post processing to make your current and future images even more interesting and beautiful to the viewer. Just Some of the Many Topics Covered (54 Pages): A detailed how-to about composing photos Countless examples of the how/when/why of setting up a shot on the scene Postprocessing: the how/when/why to crop your image for more meaning and power Deep discussions on how viewers react to different compositions There is an equal emphasis on composing landscapes and composing people Bonus Edition: Many examples of people/object photography, how to choose the best photo from a "Spray and Pray", and more sample Golden Ratio crops ‘I sometimes equate learning composition to learning a golf swing. I notice that people that have a good golf swing (not me) whisper little reminders to themselves from time to time. They practice here and there, even when they are not holding a golf club! Like Buddhists, they chant mantras like, “Cock your wrist here,” and, “Shift weight to left leg,” et cetera. We should try to achieve the same goal with composition. I want you thinking about it all the time, even when you are not holding a camera. Pages from ‘Composing the Photo’ (Click to See More) It is my goal that you come away from this eBook with many new viewpoints and opinions on how to better compose an image.’ -Trey Ratcliff How to Get a Discounted Copy This Week: We were able to negotiate a 25% discount for our readers which ends Friday, June 14. It also carries a guarantee, if you are not satisfied with any part of the book just let them know and they will give you a full refund so there is no risk in trying it. It can be found here: Composing the Photo – Creating Order from Chaos Go to full article: Composing the Photo: Creating Order from Chaos at 25% Off What are your thoughts on this article? Join the discussion on Facebook or Google+ Article from: PictureCorrect Photography Tips

Photography Success: What Does it Take to Make it as a Photographer? Posted: 06 Jun 2013 02:40 PM PDT The Internet is saturated with how-to photography tutorials. So often, emphasis is placed on technical details. Rarely do we hear more about the abstract, philosophical concepts that are the driving force behind the most successful photographers. Lee Morris & Patrick Hall had the opportunity to go behind the scenes at Gulf Photo Plus 2013 in Dubai to film interviews with some of the instructors. The pair asked each photographer what it takes to make it in photography. Hear the powerful answers they received in this inspirational video featuring esteemed photographers Zack Arias, John Keatley, Joe McNally, Peter Hurley, Scott Hargis, David Burnett, Greg Heisler, and David Hobby (for those of you reading this by email, the interviews can be seen here): Though all of the photographers interviewed are specialists in different areas and took a variety of paths to reach their levels of success, commonalities abound throughout the interviews. Main themes that all of the instructors touched on include drive, risk-taking, networking, and, above all, hard work (Via Fstoppers). Success in photography, and in most any field, depends on the photographer’s willingness to get out there and learn, practice, and experiment even when things get rough. “It’s like a storm. You just have to keep weathering it, and eventually you’ll get a break in the clouds.” — Joe McNally Go to full article: Photography Success: What Does it Take to Make it as a Photographer? What are your thoughts on this article? Join the discussion on Facebook or Google+ Article from: PictureCorrect Photography Tips

Interesting Photo of the Day: Lightning Strikes the New World Trade Center Posted: 06 Jun 2013 12:54 PM PDT It’s been more than a decade, but a new World Trade Center has risen from the ashes at Ground Zero in New York. A recent spring storm christened the new tower with a blindingly bright flash of lightning. Thankfully, the spire at the top of the 104-story building did its job: Lighting striking the One World Trade Center (via imgur; click for larger size) Reportedly captured by a tourist from Alaska, the shot depicts the One World Trade Center (left of center in the picture) being struck by a jagged bolt of lightning. Following is a brief news clip giving a little more background on the photo (for those reading this by email, the video can be seen here): The spire at the top of the tower had just been recently completed, the final piece being placed on May 10. Appropriately, the building reaches a height of 1,776 feet, commemorating the year of American independence. Go to full article: Interesting Photo of the Day: Lightning Strikes the New World Trade Center What are your thoughts on this article? Join the discussion on Facebook or Google+ Article from: PictureCorrect Photography Tips

City Photography Techniques for Various Times of Day Posted: 06 Jun 2013 12:13 PM PDT Photographer Mike Palmer was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. For years he’s been photographing the street of his hometown, and he’s always able to find something new. In the first episode of the new web series, Roaming Focus, Palmer takes to the streets (and the sky) to photograph Toronto from sunup to sundown (for those of you reading this by email, the video can be seen here): Palmer captures some amazing images of Toronto, and he does it all in one day. But how is he able to do this? He Explores the City – Palmer knows the ins and outs of the city. He’s walked down the streets many times and knows where he can find certain subjects. But more than just walking up and down the same sidewalk everyday, Palmer explores his city and looks for new things. He Shoots at Different Times of the Day – This is a big one. The lighting in any place can change dramatically over the course of one day. We usually go outside mid-day where the light is overhead and doesn’t offer a very flattering look. But during the sunrise and sunset, a scene can have a much more dramatic look. He’s Friendly – Notice how Palmer talks to the people around him and the people he photographs. When the barber comes out to chat with him, he creates a conversation and is invited in to take photos inside, an opportunity that may have never happened had he been dismissive when the barber approached him. He Knows a Guy with a Helicopter – Okay, so maybe we don’t all have access to a helicopter. But that doesn’t mean you can’t create great images. Look for the opportunities that are around you rather than the ones you wish you had. You may not have access to a helicopter, but that doesn’t mean you can’t explore your city Go to full article: City Photography Techniques for Various Times of Day What are your thoughts on this article? Join the discussion on Facebook or Google+ Article from: PictureCorrect Photography Tips

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