I hope this video is helpful everyone please don't forget if you have any other tips or ideas to leave them below and also if you want to download the video notes: www.thopper.uk/video-notes
I was taught to learn the rules of composition so well you don’t think about the rules anymore. Then, open your eyes, heart, and soul and feel the image. The deeper into “the zone” you can get, the deeper the picture becomes. It takes time, practice, and a lot of near misses to elevate your vision to the point of feeling a picture.
Yes it makes total sense Terry! And for a while I learned and tried gain a good understanding of the rules until I started finding myself more and more diving into the moment and ignoring by impulse if that makes sense.
Talking about composition - there are two works that influenced me the most: - Vassiliy Kandinsky “Point and line to plane” - Kazimir Malevich “World as objectness” However, I think it is correct to make a comparison with music. There is classical music - it has a strict canon. And we have jazz - actually it also has canon, but it is mostly about rules how to circumvent classical music rules. There is avant-garde where they try to escape any possible rules. And the most humorous thing that in a world of post-modern - all music was played and all photos were shot. All we are left with - is just translate our feelings and thoughts, because we live in a period where both form and pattern are secondary by default.
Great Video, As Usual I Learned Composition Indirectly Through Photographers Who Inspire Me No Formal Training, But Inspiration And Feeling Guide Me The Most In My Work It's Been Going Well, So Far Lol
I always learn a few new things with you. And, I really enjoy these presentations. Your admirers appreciate your effort. I like doing my black and white film photography, but I have a paid coach-instructor help me in the darkroom. Best regards. RS. Canada
Very thoughtful video! I think that instinct can also be trained through experience. Learning composition techniques, examining your own and other people’s work, and then going out there applying what you learn 😊 thanks for giving us insights on how you compose
I just realized that I took an extremely similar photo at Hatshepsut Temple, also because of how strong the contrast was in that exact area. Excellent video as always!!!
Thank you so much Luis! That temple is amazing, it was so beautifully placed and architecturally speaking really really rich in details, one of my favourite sights!
I love your channel so much. I would love to hear you critique more work by other artists. I think it's interesting to hear other peoples perspective on images that we're aware of and love but never heard talked about. You do this a lot with photographers as a whole but I'd love to hear more about your thoughts on individual works.
I know about and have learnt the rules about composition, etc, but do I follow them by necessity? No, only if I feel like it or I think a photo may benefit from them. I snap things as I see them and what appeals to me in the moment. Not by following rules or wanting to appeal to what others believe and think. If someone doesn't like my photos, then that's fine by me. That's their own decision and I'm not out to please them, only myself. If they do like them, then great, that's good. Hopefully, they'll like them enough to maybe buy one and spread the word :)
Hi Tatiana, thank you for a thoughtful video - when Kertesz's, Mondrian's Glasses and Pipe came up I thought it was also a reference to another compositional tool; the rule of three (not to be confused with the rule of thirds.) I love conversations about composition, thank you so much.
Thank you so much for your comment John, appreciate it and glad you enjoyed the video, yes rule of thirds seems to be different than the rule of threes as I quickly researched :)
This was amazing thank you very much...it gives insight on different perspectives of composition. (Basically composition is styles for those wondering) you show us that art is subjective. definitely needed this video today.
Nice video Tatiana. I find often that not thinking about the rules of composition actually makes me more creative. I am not sure whether I ignore them or I use them unconsciously but If I don't think about them and just go with the flow I end up creating things I haven't seen before.
Composing the frame with a feeling meaning relying on instinct that comes from experience. So yeah, need to do work before understand feeling. Anyway, good video.
Great segment! have a question/comment. all the channels on photography that i see, the photographers dont talk about their workflow. is it just to boring a subject? im trying to get back into photography but the techknology is changing so quickly. can you point me in the right direction? thanks Daniel
Thank you Joscelyn, I actually read a book recently that resonated a lot with me and it touched composition, colour and other things it was "The Mind's eye" by Henri Cartier-Bresson.
I hope this video is helpful everyone please don't forget if you have any other tips or ideas to leave them below and also if you want to download the video notes: www.thopper.uk/video-notes
I was taught to learn the rules of composition so well you don’t think about the rules anymore. Then, open your eyes, heart, and soul and feel the image. The deeper into “the zone” you can get, the deeper the picture becomes. It takes time, practice, and a lot of near misses to elevate your vision to the point of feeling a picture.
Yes it makes total sense Terry! And for a while I learned and tried gain a good understanding of the rules until I started finding myself more and more diving into the moment and ignoring by impulse if that makes sense.
Well put, Terry.
absolutely!
Talking about composition - there are two works that influenced me the most:
- Vassiliy Kandinsky “Point and line to plane”
- Kazimir Malevich “World as objectness”
However, I think it is correct to make a comparison with music. There is classical music - it has a strict canon. And we have jazz - actually it also has canon, but it is mostly about rules how to circumvent classical music rules. There is avant-garde where they try to escape any possible rules.
And the most humorous thing that in a world of post-modern - all music was played and all photos were shot. All we are left with - is just translate our feelings and thoughts, because we live in a period where both form and pattern are secondary by default.
absolutely, i definitely agree with that. such interesting topic this one.
Great Video, As Usual
I Learned Composition Indirectly Through Photographers Who Inspire Me
No Formal Training, But Inspiration And Feeling Guide Me The Most In My Work
It's Been Going Well, So Far Lol
Fantastic Noah thank you for sharing your insight and all the best to you 🤍
I always learn a few new things with you. And, I really enjoy these presentations. Your admirers appreciate your effort. I like doing my black and white film photography, but I have a paid coach-instructor help me in the darkroom. Best regards. RS. Canada
Coaches can be awesome to improve composition techniques, for sure
Great video, Tatiana. this is definitely one of the best photography channels
Thank you so much, appreciate the kind words and the support!
it is. very insightful.
Very thoughtful video! I think that instinct can also be trained through experience. Learning composition techniques, examining your own and other people’s work, and then going out there applying what you learn 😊 thanks for giving us insights on how you compose
Absolutely
I just realized that I took an extremely similar photo at Hatshepsut Temple, also because of how strong the contrast was in that exact area. Excellent video as always!!!
Thank you so much Luis! That temple is amazing, it was so beautifully placed and architecturally speaking really really rich in details, one of my favourite sights!
All of your videos are very well detailed and inspiring.
Many thanks. Keep it up.
Cheers.
Thank you so much Rob! Really appreciate it and glad you have been enjoying the videos, definitely more to come!
absolutely agree Rob
I love your channel so much. I would love to hear you critique more work by other artists. I think it's interesting to hear other peoples perspective on images that we're aware of and love but never heard talked about. You do this a lot with photographers as a whole but I'd love to hear more about your thoughts on individual works.
that is a cool idea. i agree
I know about and have learnt the rules about composition, etc, but do I follow them by necessity? No, only if I feel like it or I think a photo may benefit from them. I snap things as I see them and what appeals to me in the moment. Not by following rules or wanting to appeal to what others believe and think. If someone doesn't like my photos, then that's fine by me. That's their own decision and I'm not out to please them, only myself. If they do like them, then great, that's good. Hopefully, they'll like them enough to maybe buy one and spread the word :)
Very well done Tatiana and I enjoyed seeing your wonderful images as examples too.
Thank you Rich, I did try to base this video on what I've learned so far and what is my experience!
yes!
Hi Tatiana, thank you for a thoughtful video - when Kertesz's, Mondrian's Glasses and Pipe came up I thought it was also a reference to another compositional tool; the rule of three (not to be confused with the rule of thirds.)
I love conversations about composition, thank you so much.
Thank you so much for your comment John, appreciate it and glad you enjoyed the video, yes rule of thirds seems to be different than the rule of threes as I quickly researched :)
To John Skewes : Your comments are very relevant and important. Thank you. RS. Canada
This was amazing thank you very much...it gives insight on different perspectives of composition. (Basically composition is styles for those wondering) you show us that art is subjective. definitely needed this video today.
Thank you so much for watching! Really appreciate it :)
Another interesting and enjoyable video. Really enjoyed your photos you used as examples of each topic of discussion. Well done. 🏴👍
Thank you so much Andrew much appreciated and glad you enjoyed the topic and examples!
yes, the photos were really helpful!
Regarding my earlier question, problem sorted. Thanks, Roger
Love your content and your work as well!
Thank you so much 🤍
Very helpful, thx for walking through these techniques 👍Appreciate you sharing your knowledge and expertise 🙏much appreciated
Thanks for watching !
Nice video Tatiana. I find often that not thinking about the rules of composition actually makes me more creative. I am not sure whether I ignore them or I use them unconsciously but If I don't think about them and just go with the flow I end up creating things I haven't seen before.
Thank you for this T. Always very insightful content.
Thank you Sheree much appreciated :)
Always something to learn
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Thank you for this very helpful video. You explain photography so clearly and understandably.
Thank you so much Bernd! Really appreciate it ✨
This was a really good video, Its great to see the logic behind the natural approach, it builds confidence.
Keep up the good work.
Joe
Cheers Joe! Appreciate your honesty and kind words, all the best! 🙌
i agree Joe! sometimes figuring out the logic makes the difference
Thanks very much.
Great video. I like how you used examples from your own personal images to help to explain the different elements/techniques :)
Thank you so much Kevin, I really appreciate it and glad you enjoyed that perspective of using my own personal images too
This Video is a treasure
I really enjoyed your presentation. It gave me a perspective on not what to shoot but how to see before I shoot,
Thank you so much :)
That's great Anthony thank you for putting that point across, it was exactly one of the intentions with the video.
lovely images, this is very inspiring to me so thank you!
Thank you for watching Kendra!
Great, thanks
Composing the frame with a feeling meaning relying on instinct that comes from experience. So yeah, need to do work before understand feeling.
Anyway, good video.
Great vid i learned ur an amazing photog
This was so great and inspiring!! Thank you
Thank you so much for watching!
Love this video
Thank you! 😊
super nice one 🙏🏼
Cheers!
Who come here from grainydays - finger up!) Good channel.
Thank you for providing a table of contents to allow us to zip past the ad.
Italian photographer Franco Fontana is a master of composition by colours
Do you have any reading suggestions for composition?
Great segment! have a question/comment. all the channels on photography that i see, the photographers dont talk about their workflow. is it just to boring a subject? im trying to get back into photography but the techknology is changing so quickly. can you point me in the right direction? thanks Daniel
Really interesting and helpful video! Are there any good books you'd recommend on this topic?
Thank you Joscelyn, I actually read a book recently that resonated a lot with me and it touched composition, colour and other things it was "The Mind's eye" by Henri Cartier-Bresson.
More than helpful
Cheers!
good video
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sage advice - but the video is too short :-(
would love to see a series expanding on these elements
Maybe sometime soon, I think its a good idea!
Spontaneous composition comes with practice. People in the comments trying to make excuses to never learn the fundamentals. What a shame.
I believe following rules makes you limited in photography. Photo is a feeling that you felt while you were there.
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Yea but you can't ignore composition just because you feel good. It just sounds like a built-in excuse you make for yourself.
Learn the rules then explore beyond them. How can you go beyond limits if you don't know the limits in the first place?
@@joshuamirabal9891 thanks a lot Joshua ! Well explained