Category Archives: portraits

Zeroing in on your subject

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Arnie Lee

Crystal Clear – doesn’t need apply to everything in your photo   One of the most convenient features of today’s digital cameras is their ability to automatically focus on your subject. The result is that we have fewer out of … Continue reading →

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Filling the frame

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Arnie Lee

Sometimes it pays to move in close   For portraits, conventional composition has you surrounding your main subject with a “border” – space around the face For a more intimate look at your subject, throw away the rulebook! In this … Continue reading →

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Beyond the Faces

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Arnie Lee

Adding Action to Portraits   As a grandfather with a camera, I’m very often snapping away when the grandchildren are nearby. So it shouldn’t be surprising that I have hundreds (maybe thousands) of photos of these kids in my collection. … Continue reading →

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