The Boring World of Dead Center | ScubaShea.com

Well, I just finished editing and selecting the photos from the Cayman Brac trip. It reminded me of some of those rules that I heard and even learned about a time or two in some photography seminar. For underwater photography, it is the same as above land. It is also what I try to instill in others that take photography classes with me. Now you noticed, I did say editing. I would like you to understand that I don’t spend hours on a single photo, color enhancing or “photo-shopping” something out. Either the photo is good enough to publish or it isn’t. I do crop, adjust the exposure and enhance some clarity. Other than that, the photo does need to stand on it’s own merit. Which brings me to the point of this conversation. How many times have you seen a photo with everything dead center? Seems like more than you care to remember. Now, I know that the world is not a photography studio (no matter how much I would like it to be) and the world will not sit down for you in a pre-designed setting. That happens in the mall, when you go in for Christmas or Graduation photos. Heck, even they are getting out of the mall and taking photos in the outdoors. What is one way to make your photo more appealing? Get the subject out of the center of the frame. If they are walking or moving, try to give them space to move into. If they are next to an object, maybe put that object in the center and them supporting it. Play with it a bit. See what feels more natural to you about your photograph. Don’t just center frame the object and pull the trigger. Heck, you are an artist when you are looking at your subject through the view finder. Make some art! Some photos are not going to turn out. That is ok, unless you are taking actual film. In this digital age, with instant gratification, shoot a shot or two outside of being center. See what kind of remarks you can get on the photo. Make a story with your photography. I am sure we will like it! Mike Shea www.ScubaShea.com

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