The Compromise In Every Frame f/74
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Photographers are constantly managing tradeoffs. One creative choice for an image invariably comes at the cost of something else. Every frame we capture contains a compromise. Photographers learn this early on our path to mastering photography. The exposure triangle - aperture, shutter speed, ISO - teaches us this lesson. Adjust one, the others are affected.
There are plenty of other compromises we make with each and every photo. Some are technical, some are compositional, some might even be financial. So how best to manage the tradeoffs? Anchor your creative choices around the story of your photo, and manage the ripples of the artistic decisions as best you can.
