Kris D'Amico Photography

February 12th, 2010 by Kris

So, last week we talked a little about angle and thinking about how the “why” of your picture helps you shoot the “what.” So, here’s a quick thought. Change your altitude.

Get down on their level, go way over their head. I know that a lot of folks say that but let’s think about this for one hot second. Did you ever think “how amazing” when you see those shots are from a helicopter flying over the beach? From where you stand the world looks one way, get up, get down. My point is when we change our view of the world and bring our cameras with us, it will change the way we shoot.

Here’s a quick example from my iPhone and my cup of coffee…

As I sit here and look at my cup of joe this is what I see:

Hmm, not terribly interesting… looks like a tweet pic, “Drinking second cup of coffee, LOL.” Why do people post this stuff, anyway I digress. So let’s change our angle a tiny bit.

Better, still not crazy about some of the background elements, BUT better than the previous shot. I’m sure we could stage some of that stuff, but let’s be honest. Who has time for that. But before we stop, let’s try one more angle.

Now, this I like. Just got overhead.

My point is, don’t be afraid to get up, get down, remember you are an artist right? It’s ok to act like one from time to time, get a little crazy. Now go shoot something and post up a link here!! Till next time!

KD