Three Simple Guidelines for GREAT Composition - NO RULES Required!

Today my goal is to introduce you to a practical approach to composition that can have an immediate impact on your photography and all without having to follow any creativity killing rules.And even better yet — I am going to teach you this concept without showing you a single picture. You are listening to a podcast after all. But I accept the challenge and I would even propose that you can learn this concept better by listening and not watching. As long as you promise to give it a try — with your camera soon. The longer you wait — the less you remember.

I want to be upfront with you about my philosophy towards rules.

I believe that rules are CREATIVITY KILLERS. Actually science confirms and proves that rules are creativity killers. The simple explanation is that once you are aware of the rules or worse yet, understand the rules — you are essentially in the box. Everything that you do in an attempt to be creative and think outside the box to be original will be hampered by your knowledge of the rules. I mean it is easier to think outside the box — when you don’t know where the box is.

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Photo Quote:

“If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough.” — Robert Capa

https://www.magnumphotos.com/photographer/robert-capa/

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Talent under 30:

Please check out Philadelphia, Pennsylvania based photographer Hannah Beier.

https://www.hannahbeier.com/

https://www.instagram.com/hannah.beier/

Be sure to check out Hannah's interview with Katie Couric: https://time.com/5839563/generation-pandemic-time-cover-photographer/

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FTC Disclosure: No sponsors have paid for inclusion in this show. I am an Olympus Visionary photographer, a Delkin Image Maker, a TetherTools Pro and a StellaPro Champion of Light. These companies do provide me with various pieces of gear that I frequently discuss or mention, however all words and opinions are my own, and I was not asked to produce this show.