PH-F012 minPhotograph a light-and-shadow boundary
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How can I make stronger everyday photographs?
At your next ordinary photo opportunity, use light, remove one edge distraction and choose the strongest frame. Start with those three; add a viewpoint or timing reminder when the pictures need it.
- Foundation 7
- Growth 4
- Mastery 0
- Challenge 0
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Foundation 7
Small recurring actions with little setup. Choose anchors that fit your day.
PH-F012 minPhotograph a light-and-shadow boundary
PH-F021 minRemove one distraction from the frame
PH-F033 minPhotograph your subject from another height
PH-F042–4 minWait for a gesture before photographing
PH-F052 minFrame two elements in relation
PH-F073 minChoose one image from similar frames
PH-F082 minCompare your edit with the original
Growth 4
Practices that need preparation, a recurring slot or a useful tool.
PH-G0110 minPhotograph a wide view and a detail
PH-G035–10 minPhotograph foreground, subject and background
PH-G045–10 minCompose a photograph around related colors
PH-G0510 minEdit a photograph for one emphasis
Sources
Nikon School, Working Notes, Subject, Background, Light, pp. 23–25. Read the source ↗
Cynthia Way / International Center of Photography, Focus on Photography (2006), Part II, editing lesson, pp. 15–16 and project teaching. Read the source ↗
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