LS 21: Mastering Composition—Pattern & Rhythm

Academy Session Recap:  Mastering Composition – Patterns & Rhythm Hey everyone! Here’s a quick recap of our session on using patterns and rhythm to strengthen your compositions: This is a deep and powerful aspect of composition, so where will be many more conversations about patterns and rhythm in future sessions! Share your questions and feedback…

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LS 15: Learning From the Masters

Summary In this live session we looked at the work of some great master photographers to improve our visual literacy. Photographers included: *NOTE: Images used for educational analysis only under fair use principles. Copyright belongs to the respective photographers. Key Takeaways: BONUS: PDF Supplement This supplement has some detailed annotations on some of the images…

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LS 16: Mastering Composition—Light & Shadow

Summary In our session, we explored the essential role of light in photography—how it shapes mood, enhances color, and adds depth to an image. I shared techniques for working with different qualities of light, like backlighting and shadows, and how understanding light helps create stronger compositions. We also talked about the importance of observing and…

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A Photographer’s Guide to Color Theory

Of all the elements of visual design, color has the greatest psychological and emotional influence. A big reason for this is that our perception of color is created by the mind after the visible wavelengths of light are processed by the brain. This makes color a subjective experience and very much a matter of personal taste. However, these are…

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