How to Use Foreground to Create Better Photos

A photograph is a two-dimensional representation of a three-dimensional thing, and as such, part of your job as a photographer is to render the frame in a way that brings depth back to the scene. This requires considering how you layer different parts of the frame, and this excellent video tutorial will show you how to work with one of those parts, the foreground. 

Coming to you from Dylan Goldby, this awesome video tutorial will show you how to use foreground elements to improve the quality of your images. A lack of a foreground is a common problem, particularly with wide angle lenses. It can be easy to overlook in the moment when you are taking an image, but it is something that should always be in the back of your head, particularly when you drop below about 35mm. Because wide angle lenses tend to push the background away from the lens, not having something in the foreground can leave the frame feeling very empty. Adding a foreground element can restore balance to the image and can also provide an easy entry point for the eye to digest the photo. Check out the video above for the full rundown from Goldby. 

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Alex Cooke is a Cleveland-based portrait, events, and landscape photographer. He holds an M.S. in Applied Mathematics and a doctorate in Music Composition. He is also an avid equestrian.

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