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Best Tips for Using Color Contrast in Photography

Color contrast in photography is one of the most important aspects to consider when taking pictures. This is because it can add visual interest and impact to your images. In order to make the most of color contrast in your photos, here are some tips to keep in mind. Understanding…

By Dina Belenko Photography

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Complementary Colors for Photography (Color Theory)

Some images catch our eye faster than others. Do you know why? One reason is down to the use of complementary colors.  Complementary colors create a natural contrast that our eyes find attractive and intriguing. Let’s see how you can take advantage of the complementary color scheme to improve your…

By Dina Belenko Photography

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10 Essential Food Photography Composition Techniques

Food photography is a popular and growing genre of photography. It can be as simple as photographing food on a plate to create a beautiful still-life photo. Or it can be more complex, like an entire holiday feast. And you can use props, lighting, and styling to create professional-level food…

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6 Best Food Photography Angles (When to Use Them)

Food photography is a popular genre of photography, and for good reason – it’s a great way to capture the beauty and flavor of food. But capturing great food photos isn’t as easy as it looks. Experimenting with food photography angles is a great way to improve your delicious food…

By Darina Kopcok Photography

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How to Take a Group Photo (Poses, Composition & Lighting)

The more people are in a photo, the more complex the image. This means that a group photoshoot is a challenge, mainly if you photograph large groups. You have to make each individual look good. But you also have to create a sense of cohesion and capture the group dynamic.…

By Hillary Grigonis Photography

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8 Ways to Shoot Delicious Flat Lay Food Photography

Flat lay food photos look creative and mouthwatering. But how do you take flat food pictures like a pro? Read our food photography tips and learn how to take the perfect flat lay shots! 8. Flat Lay Food Photography: 8 Tips to Choose a Flattering Background Background can be a…

By Dora Jokkel

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What Is Perspective in Photography? (And How to Use It)

Perspective in photography is an important part of artistic composition. It helps you create truly three-dimensional images in a two-dimensional medium. You can also use perspective to create harmony or tension. You even can give viewers a glimpse of something or somewhere from an angle that normally impossible.  This article…

By Christopher Bryan-Smith

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How to Use the Golden Ratio in Photography Composition

The golden ratio in photography is everywhere, from a nautilus shell to the waves of the ocean. Even parts of the human body and our DNA are built based on it. By using the golden ratio, you can create a photo that is more pleasing to the eye in a…

By Hillary Grigonis Photography

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How to Fill the Frame for Better Photography Composition

There are many rules you can use to improve your photography composition. For many photographers, the best way to enhance photography composition is to “fill the frame.” You can use this composition technique to bring focus to your main subject, zoom in to focus on details, and many other uses!…

By Jenn Mishra

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7 Ways to Use a Frame Within a Frame Photo Composition

Frames are a great way of using a photographic element to lead the viewers eyes into the frame to focus them on a particular point, and the sense of repetition that they can provide produce depth and a path for the eyes to explore. A photo of a scene with a foreground feature makes for much more interesting build up to the main part of a photo and can, in some cases, carry equal weight to the rest of the photo.

By Joshua Dunlop

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21 Most Important Rules of Composition in Photography

There are a number of important rules of composition in photography. Composition in photography is about what to include or leave out of your frame. It’s also about how you decide to place the elements in the scene. Rather than thinking of these as “rules,” think of them as guidelines…

By Jenn Mishra

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The Correct Way to Use Negative Space in Photography

Using negative space in photography is one of the most powerful ways to improve your composition. You can use it to catch a viewer’s attention and direct it to your main subject. And you can use negative space in many different types of photography. But using negative space should be…

By James Maher Photography

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