INTRODUCTION

All committed photographers continually ask themselves the question, “how can I take better pictures?” Well, there are two steps. The first step is to stand in front of something more interesting! This may sound obvious, but it’s a serious point. More broadly, it means that you need to think about what you’re photographing: who the subject is, and what they’re doing, and also to think about the composition, choice of lens, and the viewpoint.

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A stunning poolside location and a pretty model are the basis of a potentially good image, but harsh overhead sun ruined the light on the model. A flash, just out of frame to the right, reduces ...

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