In this week's video, Ibarionex discusses what to look for to create richer and interesting compositions. He explains how the repetition of color, lines, and shapes help to compliment the main elements within any photographic composition.
Read MoreLeveraging Diagonals for Composition: Images from the Flickr Pool
In this week's video, Ibarionex discusses how to use the diagonal lines of a scene and your subjects for better compositions. He was spurred to discuss the subject after someone asked him how to build an interesting composition when you don’t have the benefit of dramatic lighting.
Read MoreSeeing at Home: Images from the Flickr Pool
In this week's video, Ibarionex discusses how to challenge your photographic eye when documenting your own living space. He suggests that you consider using your own environment for a potential subject matter, providing you ready access with which to practice your photographic skills.
Read MoreOlaf & Ibarionex: On Pictures Ep. 1
In this week's video, Ibarionex and Olaf Sztaba discusses the compositional choices in several images Though the conversation began with no particular agenda in mind, it clearly became evident that there was a common motif that linked all these images. That was related to how the photographers carefully composed their compositions by paying attention not only to a subject, but also the setting/scene where they were photographing.
Read MoreTrusting Your Composition: Images from the Flickr Pool
In this week's video, Ibarionex discusses the importance of trusting your composition. He discusses how fixed visual elements in a scene allow a photographer to find their composition. He explains how fluid elements such as people, animals, and even light can be added to the photograph. He stresses the importance of remaining true to the composition and not compromising the shot for the transitory elements.
Read MoreEye Contact: Images from the Flickr Pool
In this week's video, Ibarionex discusses how the presence of direct eye contact from the subject of the photograph transforms the experience for the viewer. He examines how either eye contact or the lack of eye contact be used by photographers to control the experience of looking at a photograph.
Read MoreVarying Your Approach: Images from the Flickr Pool
In this week's video, Ibarionex discusses the importance of varying one’s approach when making photographs on the street. He talks about different ways of making photographs from shooting from the hip to waiting and allowing a scene to play out. Both have their advantages, but he suggests something that falls somewhere between those two methods.
Read MorePurposefully Casual: Images from the Flickr Pool
In this week's video, Ibarionex discusses the idea of creating images that appear purposefully casual. By this, he means how a photographer uses graphic elements to compose a photograph but creates a result that comes off as very subtle and calls less attention to the actual presence of the photographer.
Read MoreAnticipation + Patience: Images from the Flickr Pool
In this week's video, Ibarionex discusses the role of anticipation and patience in producing great street photographs. He explains how recognizing the potential of a scene and waiting for the moment to play out increases the likelihood that you will produce a great photograph.
Read MoreLight + Lights: Images from the Flickr Pool
In this week's video, Ibarionex discusses how light falling differently on disparate elements in the frame can result in more complex and interesting compositions. He suggests how looking beyond the subject, you can develop an awareness of the environment that will open you up to stronger photographs.
Read MoreUsing Umbrellas: Images from the Flickr Pool
In this week's video, Ibarionex discusses how to consider the use of umbrellas in a photographic composition. He shares how to use the line, shape, and color of an umbrella as a graphic element in the photograph that can complement the subject and the other elements in the frame.
Read MoreSeeing Beyond Characters: Images from the Flickr Pool
In this week's video, Ibarionex discusses what it takes to make a good photograph of an interesting character walking down the street. He demonstrates how to see beyond the subject and consider the relationship between the person(s) and the other people and elements in the frame. Using a variety of techniques, he suggests choices that can improve your ability to produce more consistent photographs.
Read MoreSeeing In Layers: Images from the Flickr Pool
In this week's video, Ibarionex discusses how to purposely observe a scene to create layered compositions. He explains how paying careful attention to fixed foreground, middle ground and background elements can build the foundation of a photograph that possesses greater depth.
Read MoreWays of Seeing Setting: Images from the Flickr Pool
In this week's video, Ibarionex delves deeper into the concept of setting the stage in street photography. He demonstrates how different scenes can be parsed to serve as the foundation of a great photograph.
Read MoreLearning from the Personal: Images from the Flickr Pool
In this week's video, Ibarionex discusses how it can be a challenge during the summer to find time to dedicate to photography, especially street photography. He suggests taking personal time with family and friends to practice the same skills used on the street to document get-togethers that many of us attend during the summer months.
Read MoreWorking with Quality Light: Images from the Flickr Pool
In this week's video, Ibarionex discusses the importance of the quality of the light and why it may be important for a photographer to find a way to find and take advantage of good light.
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