Posts by A.J. Rich
Finding Your Composition – Part 2
In Part 1 we explored the mechanics of composition. Part 2 explores something less tangible: how to find those compositions in the first place. Now that we’ve discussed the mechanics of composition in photography, it’s time to explore something deeper: composing an image through feel. I’ve spent my entire career as an artist—25 years as…
Read MoreComposition in Photography—Part 1
Have you ever been drawn into a photograph without knowing exactly why? Pulled into it, almost instinctively? Sure, elements such as light, contrast, color, and rare atmospheric conditions add allure. But more often than not, the main draw is composition. Composition is simply the deliberate arrangement and placement of visual elements within the frame. And…
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