thoughts, pre-tredegar

so tomorrow we are going down by the river to tredegar iron works. I thought I'd take a little time just to remind myself what I'm looking to do while I'm taking pictures down there.

I have to pay attention to framing. avoid things that disintegrate the frame. try to create areas of interest and ways of leading the eye into the picture. Make sure to give objects enough space for the eye to circulate around them without any tension.

Look for a good range of values. Good highlights, deep shadows and a range of mid tones. Avoid lighting that makes things blown out, be prepared to adjust white balance.

Look for possible conceptual ideas that could generate a body of work. be thinking about what a picture means as I am taking it. Maybe try and take pictures that generate discussion.

Move through the space. Try not too remaining to stationary but look at the picture from different perspectives. Avoid using telephoto lens if possible, especially when physically moving physically closer produces the same effect.

will write more. i really hope to get some good ones tomorrow!