Peter Thoeny
Tip – Balance: Asymmetrical
Ask, what lines bring balance or depth to a scene?
Ask, how can objects be arranged in foreground, middle ground, and background to bring balance?
Tip – Balance: Symmetrical
Ask, what horizontal symmetry may look interesting?
Ask, what vertical symmetry may look interesting?
Tip – Colors, Saturation and Contrast
Ask, how can different colors and color palettes bring balance?
Ask, how much saturation and contrast do I need? Study complementary colors, as well as color palettes (web designers are familiar with this)
Tip – Lights, Shadows and Backlight
Ask, how can lights and shadows make a scene more vibrant?
Ask, how can backlight make a scene more interesting?
Monochrome vs. Color
Ask, is color needed? Look at shapes and patterns.
Ask, how much contrast do I need for monochrome images?
Proportion and Compression
Ask, what size should the subject be in a scene?
Ask, how is the compression of a long lens perceived?
Tip – Vantage Point
Ask, what is a better fit, high vantage point, eye level, or low? Ask, what would it look like straight up, down, or another weird angle?
Tip – Framing, Anchor, Foreground, Background
Choosing a frame for your composition and ensuring the photo foreground and background complement each other
