Keep it Simple and Dominant.

By Jerry Monkman | March 9, 2012 | 0

Two big problems I see when critiquing photos in my workshops are compositions full of distracting elements and/or a center of interest that lacks impact (if it's there at all.) Taking the time to simplify a composition, while making choices that give your main subject dominance in the frame will solve both problems. Watch my video below for a more in-depth look at this aspect of composition.

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