Capturing Complex Candid Images

01/31/2023Link3

Jonathan Jasberg introduces the seven most common photographic elements he uses in his work to create complex images, beyond standard layering. Jasberg also discusses his mental workflow for envisioning a scene.

  • 0:00 - Introduction
  • 2:57 - It’s About Capturing the Moment
  • 8:26 - The Seven Photographic Elements
  • 9:35 - Supporting Characters
  • 16:18 - Frames
  • 22:08 - Colors
  • 26:41 - Reflections
  • 28:19 - Symbols
  • 30:40 - Echoes
  • 33:49 - Shadows
  • 38:16 - Behind the Images
  • 52:27 - Final Thoughts
  • 54:50 - Q&A

Comments

3 Comments

Paul F.
1 week ago

Loving the video. Thanks so much. Q: For the Geisha (where you opened up the aperture all the way to 1.7 and focused on the surprised tourists), were you using manual or autofocus? If the latter, what focus mode? (I also use a Q2.)

BH Explora
1 year ago

We think so too! Thanks for watching and posting your comment.