Photo Creative

Current Challenge: #FRAME

Frame in a Frame is a composition technique where you frame the main subject with another element within the image. The setting sun through a hole in an iceberg, or someone framed by a structure, like this image of Emmalene from my Masterclass In Photography online course. 

Here are three ideas to explore this technique and encourage you to observe your surroundings differently.

Natural Frames: Use elements in nature to create a frame for your subject. This could be branches of trees arching over a pathway, a view through a cave opening, or looking through a window of leaves. Natural frames provide an organic feel and can beautifully isolate your subject while providing context about the environment.

Architectural Elements: Buildings, doorways, windows, and arches are excellent for framing a subject. You can photograph someone through a window or doorway, or use the lines of a bridge or tunnel. This approach is great for urban photography and can help to blend the subject with the architectural character of a place.

Everyday Objects: Get creative with everyday objects around you. For instance, shoot through a loop of a mug handle, a hole in a newspaper, or through the middle of a rolled-up magazine. These everyday items can create intriguing and unexpected frames, adding a playful and creative element to your composition.

Have fun...