Orlando 2 day photo class

What is the secret for great Photography?

More excellent photos by another photographer that attended the Orlando 2 day workshop.

Edita got some great shots in even with the cold weather which was a constant distraction for the photographers and models. It's hard to "focus" on what you are doing when you are freezing so you really have to appreciate the results that everyone got.

Before I describe the photos that Edita took take a look at the top photo of Edita. Notice that as with everyone else I have featured so far she is not looking through the camera when taking the photo. She is looking and "connecting" or building rapport with the model. This is so imperative if you intend on getting natural looking expressions from your subject. You cannot hide behind the lens. Your subject cannot relate to your camera but they can relate to you.

Cropping on all the photos is Dominant Subject Rule. This is the cropping used most of the time in Portraiture or Modeling.

Edita also avoided shadows on the eyes caused by the hat in the studio photo. Look at the models expression. Very relaxed, very real. No forced or fake smiles here.

The photo on the right has excellent Rembrandt Lighting. No reflectors or flash were used for the outdoor photos. Professional results with minimal equipment. Too much equipment can slow you down.

If I can quote a famous photographer, "the purpose of my camera is to get out of my way so I can do photography".

Look through the camera to focus and compose and then come out from behind the camera to "connect" and take your shot.

That is the secret for great photographs.