Chapter 15

Ten Ways to Create Pixel- Perfect Images

IN THIS CHAPTER

check Becoming a more creative photographer

check Composing images

check Waiting for the perfect light

check Finding the perfect vantage point

check Looking at the i menu

At some point in time, you have to transcend technology and add craft to your photography equation. When you transcend technology, you know instinctively which buttons, dials, and settings you need to capture a specific image. After mastering that part of the equation, you add creativity into the mix.

That’s what this chapter is all about: enhancing your creativity and learning some techniques you use to put a stamp of originality on every image you create.

Enhancing Your Creativity

Great photographs are made by creative photographers who stretch the envelope. You can enhance your creativity by trying new things. Schedule a time each week when you experiment with new techniques or new equipment. Julia Cameron, author of The Artist’s Way, calls this an “Artist’s Date.” When ...

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