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29 Sep 2023
Explore the concept of visual tension to enhance your smartphone photography. This blog post demystifies the technique and offers 15 actionable methods for creating compelling compositions in your mobile photos.
28 Aug 2023
Balance is crucial in photography. Symmetrical balance creates stability and harmony, while asymmetrical balance creates interest and movement. The choice depends on the photographer's creative vision and subject matter.
12 Sep 2022
In depth critique identifying over 50 photo composition techniques and in 1 photo!
8 Jul 2022
From common to captivating smartphone photos in 15 steps... keep reading
1 Jul 2022
Improve your mobile photos using colour theory, color contrast and color pallets
16 Feb 2022
Balance in composition is the equal distribution of visual weight across a photo. Read more...
2 Dec 2021
Assess your visual photo literacy by asking yourself these questions - Blooms Taxonomy
16 Jan 2019
20 question pre-photo photography mental checklist
9 Nov 2021
Composition stacking is combining photo compositional techniques and tools
8 Oct 2021
If you struggle to improve photo composition this 4-step system is for will help create strong composition effortlessly
23 Sep 2021
Photo composition: Easily experiment with different types of perspectives and viewpoints for more interesting, creative photography
7 Sep 2021
Being intentional in your photography informs decisions on photo preparation, storytelling, composition and editing - learn more...
21 Jul 2021
Finding your style as a photographer can be frustrating & the most daunting aspect of pursuing photography. In this article, I show you how
30 May 2021
These Snapseed Photo sharpening tools & my techniques are like a phone upgrade! Learn how to achieve this while keeping that natural look.
30 May 2021
Photo distortion is a common issue in smartphone photography. Let's discuss barrel and pincushion distortion, lens to subject distance and angle perspective distortion.
13 May 2021
Dutch angle composition can add energy and movement to the right photo! Learn the why, when & how to use this technique.
19 Dec 2017
The quickest way to make your subject obvious and get noticed - isolate it from the background. In this article, I share many techniques to make your subject pop and jump off the screen.
5 Mar 2018
To create an aesthetically pleasing photograph – there are several compositional guidelines. The rule of thirds is one of the most powerful techniques, to help you position different elements in the photo.
9 Feb 2021
Silhouette photos can be very powerful at communicating a strong subject/story and a fantastic way to experiment shooting a different technique. It is one of my go-to techniques when I find myself in a creative rut and find myself photographing the same thing over and over!
9 Feb 2021
Silhouette photos can be very powerful at communicating a strong subject/story and a fantastic way to experiment shooting a different technique. It is one of my go-to techniques when I find myself in a creative rut and find myself photographing the same thing over and over!
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