Composition: The Strongest Way of Seeing
Join professional photographer Rick Sammon as he shows you how to emotionally and technically compose a good photo. He walks you through the basic rules every photographer knows and then offers tips and tricks to make these photos convey the emotion you’re looking to express as well. <br> <br> This class is perfect for a beginner photographer needing to learn about composition.
Release Date: 2011-12-13
Lessons
Introduction
<p>Rick kicks off the class with his thoughts on composition, cropping, and an outline of the topics covered in the class.</p>
Duration: 3 mins 49 seconds
Convey Emotion
<p>Thinking about the end result while you are taking the picture is crucial to creating a picture that conveys a mood and emotion.</p>
Duration: 6 mins 40 seconds
Compose to Tell a Story
<p>Thoughtful composition tells a story by making choices about what is included in the frame and what is left out. Choice of lens, orientation of the camera, camera position, and more are shown to be essential tools for conveying the story you want to tell.</p>
Duration: 11 mins 45 seconds
Make a Picture, Don't Just Take a Picture
<p>Take your photos to the next level by getting involved with creating the scene that best captures the shot you want to create. Talk to the subject, find the best light, change positions, look for the best angles, and fill the frame with just the elements you want to include.</p>
Duration: 28 mins 53 seconds
Elements of a Great Picture
<p>Rick illustrates all of the ingredients, from subject matter to exposure to mood and more, for creating compelling photographs.</p>
Duration: 15 mins 14 seconds
Composition Techniques
<p>Break out a pad and pen to take note of a host of techniques you can put into use right away for improving the composition of your photos.</p>
Duration: 18 mins 2 seconds
It's All About You
<p>Ultimately composition is subjective and we all have unique ways of seeing. Take the lessons learned and find ways to express your own vision.</p>
Duration: 5 mins 21 seconds
Goal Setting
<p>Set goals for the types of shots you want to get before you head out the door so you have time to practice and prepare.</p>
Duration: 4 mins 50 seconds