The High Concept Image

Pro tips to help you take your photos to a higher level

Text And Photography By Ian Plant

Updated June 30, 2016

High-concept photographs go beyond mere literal representations of your subjects; instead, they seek to use light, composition, mood and color creatively.

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Originally Published February 25, 2014

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