Principles of photography

The use of depth of field in photography is explained in simple easy to understand terms.

If anyone has come to you for advice on how to take better photos, here's a quick photography cheat sheet that you can share with them.

Photography Tips: MBPhoto Challenge: Rule of Thirds - Maureen Bates Photography

Our Daily Challenge - SYMMETRY

Principle: Pattern This photo uses the pattern of the chain fence across the whole photo.

I taught glass fusing for several years, and was often asked how to turn little bits of glass (frit) into an image. Students were often at a lose how anyone could do images with just little bits of glass. I believe this to be true in any medium if (as mentioned in a prior post) the student is only allowed to work with one or two of the elements of design. For example, to create an image using only point, it is as though you told them to speak but only use verbs, no nouns, but yet the whole…

Learn photography rules, learn to apply them, learn their advantages and limitations. Finally, learn to bend them, break them and explore beyond them.

We've always been obsessed with symmetry, be it the Taj Mahal, or that perfectly shaped tomato in your grocery basket. Increasingly popular Instagram account Symmetrical Monsters is one more source for symmetry lovers.