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The Psychology of the Compelling Landscape
For some photographers, making images that satisfy only themselves is enough. Others define success to mean accolades from friends and family. For professional landscape photographers, of course, the most critical measure of success is sales. It’s not enough to make images that capture their visual peak experiences in a way that satisfies only them. Pros must make images that speak to a wider audience. That’s easier said than done. Even highly experienced photographers can find it difficult to predict which of their images will truly resonate with viewers. Understanding the psychology of the viewer can help both pros and amateurs make more compelling images.
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