To make great photos, strive to make strong and simple compositions.
Great compositions are simple and strong
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Studying the work of RICHARD AVEDON — simple, close, direct, powerful, and solid.
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Yet, still keeping the photos simple (single subject), and adding great flair and levity to the subjects and the image:
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A tip — RICHARD AVEDON used to literally dance with his subjects — in the streets and the studio!
Simpler to reveal the soul
AVEDON in his “In the American West” project photographed his subjects against a simple white backdrop, and in monochrome. As a result, there are no distractions between you and the subjects of these photos.
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Simple silhouette
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The visual impact of a simple photo — simple silhouette.
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The simpler, the more elegant, and the more beautiful.
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