Tool Box Basic Kit
Part of being a creative is always having to full a blank canvas, before I get into process. I will cover the basics in my tool kit that I use when creating and visualizing my work.
Movement & Motion
- Show examples, Done well and failed - Explain Why
Composition and Framing - When to break the rule - How and why it works
Dark vs Light - Lays hand in hand - Tone

Angles
Shadows
White Space

Contrast vs SaturationThe beginning stages of photography we get pre-set happy

Color Choices Monochromatic Colors that work well

Leading lines

Eye Contact
Breaking the fourth wallIf you have studied film, this is a popular sentence, which talks about the viewers connection with a subject. If your subject is looking into the camera ( Breaking the fourth wall)  it’s almost as if they are inviting you to look and know that you are looking at them. Where as if a subject is looking into a scene it’s more likely that you can view them easier as if they did not know you were looking. Images where the subject is looking are more dramatic/striking and call for attention. Where as images that don’t make eye contact put the viewer at ease

Capturing & Direction There is a time to direct and there is a time to watchWhen we shoot today I want you to do both.

Scenes- Creating scenes is a form of direction in which you tell the models to do a few actions,in an order, you can give them a few or many.
- The first time they complete the actions I watch. If it’s a couple I see how they touch and interact with each other. I get ideas as to how I’m going to frame the shot. I look for big scene shots and small details. Telling a story in frames.

Pros and Cons - Pros the images will come off as natural
-Cons couple may move too fast for you and you could get frustrated with getting that perfect shot on film

Stop and Go Scenes - Using the same idea as above and but when you find a shot you want to capture you tell the models to hold. You shoot then you say resume or countie they will go to the next movement.If I couple is doing well at these Scenes you may not have to say much. You can just watch and shoot. If you find that a couple or model is awkward and can’t get out of there on head. I like to give them a one action at a time. Then give some positive feedback. When to put the subject at ease & when to let them beThere is a time and place to ease a subject in portraiture. When your documenting. Sometimes it's necessary to take a step back and watch, capture a stressed, sad or deep emotion.

How to make a good mood board
- don’t try to copy, if you like something take a small part of that idea then make it your own
- use textures, colors shapes to tell a story- Build from culture, nature, fashion

How to make a good shot list
- Pretend that you are making a movie, what would make this movie interesting to watch. Start with an establishing shot. This is a way open shot that shows the location, landscape or scene. This will give context to your shoot and give the viewer a point of reference. Find story telling details. Use the basics to change things up a little, look for leading lines. Angles will help with interests. Try to shoot as many different shots as you can if you are looking to find a new idea and make a better shot list. In your sketchbook. Editorial Sequencing ( Look through magazines ) and shot the pulled features Don’t be afraid of imperfection.