I have 3 main considerations when taking a photo;

A. Shoot to Purpose is when I have a specific purpose for the photo.

B. Make a Hero, is when I strive to make every element included in the image support a singular thought, element or element group. This is to intentionally create a story, tension or support to make the hero element stand out more.

C. Rule of shadows. This is my very own formula. The point here is to make each elements still be recognizable even if they are viewed as a single element.


As for composition rules, there really are none. They are just guides. But for ease of description and planning, I divide the actual practice of composition to 3 main groups namely;

1. Vertices are line, shape & structure types of arrangement.
2. Visual are contrast, color & texture type of composition.
3. Visceral are those that tell stories, evoke emotion, movement, time and so on.

Although this 3 groups can be arranged to work together, I will often use only one as my guide because most of the time, a singular direction of focus creates a more solid & pleasing composition.

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