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Image Composition for Street Photographers

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Overview

When it comes to image composition, street photography poses unique challenges. There are usually several things going on at once, and you never know when something or somebody will jump into the frame when you least expect it. Renowned street photographer Dave Krugman will show you to take control of your images and create a well-constructed composition on the fly.

In this class, you’ll learn how to:

  • Understand the basic rules of taking photos on the streets.
  • Create balanced and well-proportioned compositions.
  • Use objects and other elements from the streets to frame and communicate your story.

If you want to become a great street photographer, this class will help you embrace the unexpected and have fun with the unpredictable nature of this liberating art form.

Syllabus

  • Class Introduction
  • Understand Visual Balance
  • Classic Compositional Rules
  • Color is a Tool For Balance
  • Adding Layers
  • Think Differently
  • Shoot: Compositional Awareness
  • Shoot: Layer With a Mirror
  • Composition Q & A

Taught by

Dave Krugman

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