Positive space photography

How negative space relates to positive space in terms of photography. Tips on how and when to use negative space to help create compelling photos.

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A beginner's guide to negative space in photography, the idea of using empty areas around your subject to say more with less in your photos.

High Contrast Photography Ideas -Much like any photography session, planning the shoot is critical. When shooting moving subjects, like in sports photography, picking a high shutter ... Read more

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One of the most important aspects of design isn't just creating elements that will impress, but what you do around them. In other words, negative space. Here are a few tips...

Many of my photos are composed based on considerations of negative and positive space. This is an example of of photo that verges on the abstract. You can see through the image out into the sky, but the composition is dominated by the shapes of the sandstone walls of this small slot canyon. Ideally, the sand in the entrance to the canyon, would have been smooth and unmarked, but the footprints add a measure of interest to the image. What is behind me, as I take this photo? When I was taking…

Negative space can give your photograph an entirely different atmosphere. Negative space often adds interest as it can place a stronger emphasis on

The deeper you go into photography, the clearer it will be that everything is about emotion. Each decision you make – every single part of your thought process – matters for that one reason. A prominent example? Positive and negative space. These two elements of photography are important because of the emotions they carry. So, what are positive and negative space, and how can you use them to improve your work?

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