Practical Exercises [Coming Soon]

As you become more familiar with taking everyday photos, you can start to work on the quality of your photos by learning and applying the following principles. These are simple tips designed to help you become aware of other principles that apply to photography.

Start Where You Are
Observe
Shoot What It Feels Like
Idea Starters
Shooting for Instagram
Shoot a Photo Essay
5 Object, 5 Stories
Shape
Story Structure
Stories Within Stories
Moments
Linger Longer

Photos & The Stories Behind Them [Coming Soon]

The Great Fire
The Story of Mitch & Photos
Coloring
Serendipity
Little Signatures
Mother & Son
Playground
Stumble
Christmas Memories
On Life & Dying
The Shadow of Death Looming
Wishing It Weren't SO

Understanding Light

PRINCIPLE:

Everything we see is subject to light. We're able to identify forms because of the way light reflects and bounces off their surface. Light is at once artistic and scientific, organic and mechanical, simple and incomprehensible. Mastering the principles of light can be a life-long endeavor – and indeed is for many artists. In photography, light is a flame that can burn out – or burn out of control, if not managed well. But if you can manage light for your needs, you can create truly breathtaking photos.

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RESOURCES:

Photography 101: The Fundamentals of Light

https://dailypost.wordpress.com/2013/07/09/photography-light-fundamentals/

4 Basic Characteristics of Light Every Photographer Should Know

http://www.lightstalking.com/4-basic-characteristics-light-every-photographer-know/

Understanding Basic Light Properties

http://www.picturecorrect.com/tips/understanding-basic-light-properties-for-photography/

Understanding Light

http://www.digital-photo-secrets.com/tip/3149/understanding-light/