10 ways to improve a picture without photoshop

Rule of odds

In simple terms, the “rule of odds” is to have an odd number of objects in your photos. It could be a photo of just one object or a group shot of three people. This technique makes the photo more appealing and interesting to the human eye.

Limiting focus

Limiting the focus is an easy way to add focus. It may not be necessary in all photos but is useful whenever you have distracting objects that you want to hide. The most common use of this technique is to blur distracting backgrounds. Blurring the background turns any distracting backgrounds into a pleasing one. You can minimize the depth of field in your photos by using a large aperture (ex. F1.8), zooming in, and using a camera with a larger sensor (ex. full frame DSLR).

Simplification

The best way to improve the center of focus is to create simple looking image. The easiest way to do this is to limit the amount of objects in your photo. You can also use the previous tip to blur out distracting details.

Centering

Centering an object gives the photo balance. Centering works best on simple photos with few objects.

Rule of thirds

This is one of the most effective and popular ways of composing a photo. You can improve your photos compositions simply by using this technique. The “rule of thirds” adds interest to the photo by aligning the subject on one of the four points of an imaginary 3x3 grid in the photo.

Lead room

Lead room is the the space in front of an object. This element is usually used with the rule of thirds to create a more interesting photo. By leaving room in front of the subject, the viewer will see that it has someplace to go.

S curve

S Curve is an imaginary line in a photo that is in the shape of an S. This type of line makes photos look more interesting by additing motion guiding the viewers eye in the shape of an S. S curve can also be used in posing to improve the appearance of the models figure.

Foreground

Most photos have a middleground and a background but very little foreground. You can improve your landscapes photos significantly by including some foreground objects. This is a great technique for creating a sense of scale and making the viewer feel like he/she is in the photo.

Fill the frame

When you think you’re close enough to the subject, try going closer. Fill most of the frame with the subject and you got another composition.

Framing

Here’s a creative way to add a foreground to your photos! Use elements around you to create a picture frame of the subject. This technique is a great way of adding interest and making a photo stand out from the rest.

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10 reasons I lovemy college

1. Close to my house
2. Close to downtown
3. Classes are small
4. Teachers know what they are talking about
5. Works with my work schedule
6. Regionally credited
7. Small and friendly
8. Lots of fund raising and community support
9. Blood drives 
10. Bake sales and student appreciation days

10 favorite quotes

1. "Life isn't always beautiful, but it's  a beautiful ride".
2. "Everything happens for a reason."
3. "If you don't accept me at my worst, you don't deserve me at my best."
4. " If you love someone let them go, If they come back they are yours, if they don't they never were."
5. "In Gods eyes were all the same, someday we will all have perfect wings."
6. "Anyone who thinks of the next war must first think of suicide." 
7. "Real love is trading your pearls for his dog tags." 
8. "Undermine their pompous authority, reject their moral standards, make anarchy and disorder your trademarks. Cause as much chaos and disruption as possible but don’t let them take you ALIVE."
9. "I've only been in love with a beer bottle and a mirror."
10. "I was born with an enormous need for affection, and a terrible need to give it."

 

My 10 favorite artists of all time!

I will give a plethora of artists. 

Ashley Pridgen- A wonderful artist that does a lot of local work. I have purchased a few of her paintings and I really love them

Salvador dali- I love his older work, the before fame pictures. My favorite is The Persistence of Memory

Michelangelo- Painter of the sistine chapel, by far one of my favorite historical sites of all time.

Igor stravinsky- A masterful composer who helped shape music the the 20th century. I have danced to his rite of spring piece. I love how easily he makes music scream hate then pour on love within seconds of each other. 

 Margot fonteyn- One of the most AMAZING ballet dancers I have ever 

Leonardo Da Vinc-  painted the Mona Lisa. One of my top favorite paintings of all time 

Pablo Picasso- The Three Dancers 

Johannes Vermeer- The girl with the pear earring. I love the story behind this picture. I have always found it fascinating.

 

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http://www.cupcakerecipes.com/
They have some really nice cupcakes that I never would think of. 

http://allrecipes.com/
Look up Chick Casserole!

http://www.recipe.com 
I am new to this site, they have some good steak and lean meat ideas.


http://www.efooddepot.com/recipes/Salad and 3bean stew is awesome!



http://www.epicurious.com/recipesmenus
I have only used a dessert casserole from here but it was good, the directions are simple.

http://www.food.com/
A simple site but has good info and diet ideas


http://www.easy-kids-recipes.com/
A lot of fun and easy things that you can do with kids.

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Best place for diet info

10 skills I would like to develope in the near future

1. Better photoshop skills
2. Management skills
3. Typography 
4. Better page layout skills
5. Photography 
6. Social media marketing 
7. Better skills in illustrator
8. Flash
9. Learn bridge
10. Master dreamweaver