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A Guide To Mastering Mary Wray Photography

By Sandra Ross


Pictures are worth a thousand words. Since the drawings on cave walls, man has been trying to capture moments for eons. Mary Wray photography has since advanced to include digital images. It is an art form. There are professional photographers who have trained for years to be able to manipulate lighting and balance image composition for the best results. Some of this information is available to amateur photographers.

The market is laden with affordable cameras and equipment. The cost of reproduction is also quite cheap. This has led to the prevalence of amateur photographers. Mobile phones also come with good cameras. One can easily take a picture then edit it. However, there is still more one can do to move further from amateur and closer to pro.

This art form comes in varieties. It is classified by color, image, and other factors. There is black and white photography, which makes use of contours, lighting, and shadows to represent a subject.

An open mind is paramount. One should not let their judgment of the subject influence their craft. The mind should be a clean slate before one looks at the subject through those lenses. They must be ready to encounter the most unexpected story once they put the subject I focus. This will not happen if they are busy judging and forming opinions.

Art is not art without a human element. A machine would not see the essence of a subject. A camera would not see a story in the eyes of a person. One should endeavor to fully engage the subject. To sense the element with their soul rather than their senses. The subject will usually reveal itself. It does not need to be sought.

One should take several shots before moving on to a different subject. This offers a pool of images to choose from. It also portrays changes in the subject. One can better understand the subject after looking at every single image. This will inform their choice. The same also offers an insight into the technique. It lets one know if there is a need for change or improvement.

One should aim for natural. Natural is beautiful. Natural leaves the vulnerability of the subject. It is important that one chooses the highest degree of natural possible. Natural smiles, lighting and even pose. Ever wondered why the most intriguing pictures are those of people out on the street walking lost in thought? Or those of people laughing seemingly unaware of the camera?

With passion and full commitment to the art, one can turn professional. There is need to learn a few technical details but these are mundane in the face of the importance of the human element.




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