Understanding Critical Separation in Photography
One of the most overlooked but essential elements in strong composition is critical separation—that small, intentional gap between your subject and […]
What’s in a Photo: The Power of Street Photography and How It Makes Us React
The simplest definition of a good or great photo is one that the viewer simply cannot ignore. Whether it’s due
Dubrovnik, Croatia
LESSON: ON SILHOUETTES One of the key points when it comes to silhouettes is the separation between compositional elements…In
The photo that almost cost me my career: The Thin Line of Authenticity, a Tale of Doubt, Integrity, and AI in Photojournalism
Many years ago, while I was a staff photographer at the Boston Globe, I was assigned to Cape Verde to
On Sticking to your choices and having a bit of luck
This past Saturday, May 1, 2020, the Navy’s Bluebirds and the Air Force’s Thunderbirds soared over Baltimore and the DC
AI-Generated Images… beware of Wolves in Sheep’s clothing
The original photo on the left captures a scene in Havana during a light rain, viewed through a bus window
Portrait Photography: 7 tips to creating Compelling Portraits
First of all, let’s be clear about this. There are many different types of portraits. In this post, I am
On the Similarities Between Photography and Cinematography
Unbeknownst to my friend and fellow photographer David Marshak, who’s taken classes from me and has heard me talk in
On the Similarities Between Photography and Painting
The more you familiarize yourself with good composition, the easier it will become for you to be able to add
Why photography
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