Christian Photographers Community

1. Dark to Light:  Seek the shadowed side.  Shoot from dark to light.  This will add dimensionality and depth to your images.

2. Phase 1, 2 and 3 photographs:
      *  Phase 1 - Subject(s) interacts with the camera (you the photographer!)
      *  Phase 2 - Subject(s) interact with some 'thing', some object.
      *  Phase 3 - Subject(s) interact with each other.

3.  Finding Natural Framing Devices:
      * Explore the power of using arches, doorways, branches, objects, etc to 'frame your image' to add depth and draw attention to your subjects.

4.    Walking:  A fun, natural and simple way to photograph children, families and groups that everyone will love!

5.  Hats and Hoods:  Hats, hoods and scarves can serve as a pleasing compositional device to your subjects.  Most everyone looks good in a hat.

6.  Angularity:  Look for lines, angles and curves to include in your images.

7.  Fun:  Put the fun back into photography.  Photograph that which you love and enjoy.  When you are having fun, creativity flows. 

       *  Expression, expression, expression.  Be prepared for spontaneity.
       * How to photograph a stranger  (without offending)  Ask!
       *  Patience--Find, set up and wait. 
       * Give and Share with others.  Share what you have learned with others

"Your inherent style is born in you, do nothing to change it, just find it!  If you go back and find your first roll of serious film, you'll find your style...it is there already.  Set up the environment to let it happen and you'll get the images you want."  Fred Heingarden