If you’re just getting started in photography and want to build upon a solid foundation, here’s a helpful 9-minute video by the popular YouTube channel Mango Street that covers 5 basic photography techniques for beginners.
Here are the 5 techniques covered in the video along with longer Mango Street video tutorials on each of them:
#1. Subframing
Subframing is the technique of creating “a frame within the frame.”
#2. Color Theory
A look into color psychology and how colors can affect our perception of photos.
#3. Color Blocking
Color blocking involves taking opposing colors on a color wheel and using them together. The goal is to create a striking image that stops viewers in their tracks.
#4. Negative Space
Negative space can give your photos a more minimalist look, give viewers a relaxed mood, and make your subject pop.
#5. Composition
Use composition to guide your viewers’ eyes and tell stories through your photos.