Happy Thursday everyone - This week in the photo club, I get to do one of my favorite lessons: using the edge of the frame to get new and dynamic looks for subjects. Using creative vision to share the idea of the subject without having to show the totality of it allows the viewer to connect with your image and your subject in a more intimate way. This shot here is of an old saxophone that has hung near my grandfather's piano for countless years. I've walked by this particular saxophone so many times that I have lost count. This photo is incredibly simple. I am close, I am filling the frame, and I am using the edge of the photo frame to convey the idea of these keys, but without larger context you would never know that it is a saxophone. Because of my decision to shoot it this way, the viewer has a chance to imagine it in their own, unique way. This style of photography is so easy to explore and can generate so many opportunities with everyday items. It seems very nearly limitless in what you can do. So, as I will also relay in my club tomorrow, remember to use your edges as an editing tool to keep your subjects simple. Fill the frame to provide dynamic subjects, and look for creative ways to frame your subjects that allow your viewers to convey their own meaning. It is so much more rewarding if they can engage in your work with you. The obvious is your enemy. Enjoy your Thursday -
Galena, South Dakota - Keys