Elevating Your Photography: Unveiling the Magic of Dynamic Symmetry and the Rule of Thirds in Image Cropping
When cropping these images, I always consider two compositional rules: the rule of thirds and dynamic symmetry. At the end of this post, I will provide a YouTube video link that extensively discusses dynamic symmetry. The video utilizes Henri Cartier-Bresson’s work as examples to explain this compositiona
Exploring Fallen Graves: Capturing Beauty Amidst Foliage Growth and Overcoming Challenges
In this photo shoot, my objective was to capture the beauty of the fallen graves that I stumbled upon during my first visit to the site. The graves were being engulfed by foliage growth, which added to the overall effect of the photos. However, I encountered a few challenges during the shoot that ended up [&hel
Unlocking the Artistic Potential: A Comprehensive Technical Research Guide on Polaroid Emulsion Lifts
Instant photography has forever fascinated both photographers and artists with its unique ability to capture and hold a moment in one’s hand. Among the various techniques that emerged from the realm of instant photography, Polaroid emulsion lifts have gained significant popularity amongst the Polaroid com
Critical Visual Analysis: Exploring Jess Kohl’s ‘Friends of the Dead’ in the Context of Roland Barthes’ Camera Lucida Art Theory
Jess Kohl explores the lives of individuals who work and volunteer at the Magnificent Seven cemeteries in London in her photographic project called ‘Friends of the Dead.’ These portraits meditate on life, death, and the spaces in between. When viewed through the lens of Roland Barthes’ art the
The Haunting Beauty Of The Graveyard: Moodboard and Ideas
While wandering in a graveyard, I was fascinated by the abundant life thriving amidst nature’s conquest of man-made structures. Surrounded by tributes to the past, I marvelled at the intertwining tree roots beneath the ground, symbolising the cyclical nature where all states of time coexist in this space.