Photography Tutorials — Composition

In this episode, author David duChemin selects an image titled "Dark Passenger" from the flickr pool to illustrate the issue of balance within the frame, why we compose images the way we do, and the rule of thirds.

In episode 15 of the Within the Frame podcast series, David duChemin discusses why lines are important in an image and the functions they serve including visual exploration.

In episode 14 of Within the Frame, author David duChemin discusses how conceptual contrast makes a bold statement in an image titled "Hop, Jump." He also reveals the new direction he's taking with this series.

Many photographers, even some fairly advanced amateurs, misunderstand how to properly employ lenses of different focal lengths. Although selecting a lens isn't really a step-by-step process, for purposes of keeping everything organized and showing you how to evaluate a scene, that's how it will be presented here. This tutorial will explain the reasoning behind choosing a particular lens, and highlight how considering the angle of view can lead to a fantastic photograph.

In the 11th episode of this series, David duChemin critiques a photo aptly titled "Know when to hold it" - not to be confused with the hit song by Kenny Rogers. He emphasizes the concept of simplicity and how it effectively tells a story when executed properly. He also talks about "intuitional shooting" and why "what if" is a very powerful question you should ask yourself not only when you're photographing, but also in post-production.

In episode 13 of the Within the Frame podcast series, David duChemin compares two images from different photographers to illustrate the importance of having a clear subject in your photograph. He also reveals the last question you want a viewer to ask when they look at your image.

In this inaugural episode, David duChemin explains the concept and scope of series. Then David critiques two images and covers concepts such as composition, quality of light, and combining foreground and background to create depth in an image.

In this digital photography tutorial video we show tips for shooting images ready for panoramic stitching within Photoshop.

This on-site photography tutorial will explain how to setup your digital camera with the correct settings for shooting landscape photography.

A good artist realizes that the space surrounding an object is just as important as that object itself. Negative space helps define a subject, and brings balance to a composition.