Welcome to May’s Exploring with a Camera! This month we are going to explore the concept of Visual Weight in our photographs. When we studied Balancing Shapes a couple of months ago, I had to touch on visual weight in order to discuss balance. The two really go hand in
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Apr 13, 2012 | Post by: Kat 11 Comments
Exploring with a Camera: Dynamic Diagonals
It’s time to go exploring! In this month’s episode of Exploring with a Camera, we’re going to look at the use of diagonal lines in our photographs. I’m calling it “Dynamic Diagonals” because diagonal lines add a dynamic element of perceived energy and motion to our photographs. I started thinking
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Mar 09, 2012 | Post by: Kat 10 Comments
Exploring with a Camera: Balancing Shapes
Welcome to the March installment of Exploring with a Camera! This month I am going to talk about balance in photographs, specifically balancing shapes. Not too long ago I posted this image of a green door, which I love. After posting it I got to thinking… Why do I love
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Feb 10, 2012 | Post by: Kat 18 Comments
Exploring with a Camera: Silhouettes
Welcome to February’s installment of Exploring with a Camera! In this exploration we’re going to be looking at Silhouettes — how to capture and effectively use them in your photographs. Lately, if I have my camera in my hand, it’s because I’m seeking the silhouettes of the trees against the
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Jan 13, 2012 | Post by: Kat 28 Comments
Exploring with a Camera: Windows
It’s no secret that one of my favorite subjects is windows. Since returning home from Italy, I’ve noticed that I gravitate toward images of windows as much or maybe more than before. Noticing this has caused me to look closer at how I use them, why they interest me so.
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Dec 16, 2011 | Post by: Kat 12 Comments
Exploring with a Camera: Creative Lights
Holiday time = long, dark nights + lots of lights, at least in the northern hemisphere. It’s the perfect time to explore! We’re continuing the recent “lights” theme of Exploring with a Camera with Creative Lights. I’m hoping that at least one, if not all, of these creative techniques will
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