Review This book is styled and structure as a classroom textbook and covers the crucial role of context and narrative in visual imagery. I must admit that before I read this book, I had a very oversimplified and vague understanding of ‘context’ and ‘narrative’ in photography. This book helped me understand and appreciate the mostContinue reading “Creative Photography 02-Context and Narrative: Book Review & Notes”
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The Anatomy of a Strong Street Photograph
1. THE BODY: AESTHETICS Strong composition and great aesthetics are crucial in street photography as they elevate an image beyond mere documentation, transforming it into a visual narrative that resonates with viewers. It is more so because, street photographs are always of ordinary and mundane subjects, to begin with. These aesthetic elements could be line,Continue reading “The Anatomy of a Strong Street Photograph”
Aesthetics of a Photograph – Contrast, Focus and Simplicity (Part 3)
CONTRAST What is contrast? Contrast in photography refers to the use of differences in visual weight to highlight distinctions between elements. This happens when one element stands out more than another, with greater visual weight leading to stronger contrast. Essentially, creating contrast depends on variations in attributes such as shape and color. Ever wondered whyContinue reading “Aesthetics of a Photograph – Contrast, Focus and Simplicity (Part 3)”
Creative Genes 