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Notes on images & visual storytelling

Short essays about composition, editing and paying attention to the frame.

From the notebook01 — 03

Composition

Start with the edge of the frame

It is natural to look first at the main subject of a photograph.

Moving images

A quiet shot gives the viewer time to discover relationships inside the frame.

Editing

Selecting photographs one at a time can make a series feel inconsistent.

These short pieces are written to be read at your own pace. Follow an idea, try an observation, or simply leave with a question for another day.