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Enhancing Your Photographs: The Power of Including a Human Element composition creative tips Nov 15, 2023

Including a human element in your photographs can greatly enhance the overall impact and storytelling of your images. By adding a person or people to your composition, you not only provide a sense of scale but also create a connection between the viewer and the scene, making it more relatable and...

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Mastering Negative Space: The key to minimalist and impactful compositions composition creative Nov 08, 2023

Negative space refers to the empty or unoccupied areas surrounding the main subject in a composition. It is the space that exists between and around objects, shapes, or figures. By utilising negative space effectively, you can create a minimalist and impactful composition that captures attention...

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Nailing Composition: The Rule of Thirds Demystified composition creative technique Oct 25, 2023

Ever pondered why some photos instantly draw you in, whilst others simply don't? Often, the magic ingredient is a splash of solid composition, and one of the key techniques to master this is the "Rule of Thirds.”


It's All About the Grid
Picture a noughts-and-crosses board laid over your...

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