Fog does half the composition for you if you let it. Underexpose a little and the highlights will thank you. Look at the edges of the frame before pressing the shutter.
A small example
Light changes faster than you can change lenses. Look at the edges of the frame before pressing the shutter. Waiting for the right person to walk into the frame is most of the job.
Underexpose a little and the highlights will thank you. Editing should finish the photo, not rescue it.
Lessons
Shoot more, share less, and review honestly. Underexpose a little and the highlights will thank you. Fog does half the composition for you if you let it. Night photography is mostly about finding something to lean on.
- Carry one lens for a week
- Print your favourites
- Expose for the highlights
- Watch the background
Good photographs often happen right after you thought you were done. Look at the edges of the frame before pressing the shutter.
Context
Black and white removes distractions and exposes weak composition. Underexpose a little and the highlights will thank you. Look at the edges of the frame before pressing the shutter.
Light changes faster than you can change lenses. Rain turns ordinary streets into mirrors for twenty minutes.
Light changes faster than you can change lenses. Underexpose a little and the highlights will thank you.
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