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Hi, firstly I would like to welcome you to my blog. I will be writing here a couple of times a month mostly discussing design, concept and creative strategy as they relate to photography. On occasion, I will also be discussing business practices, and the stories behind some of my photos. Independent of if I am working conceptually, or merely trying to make something look visually interesting, the first thing I do is figure out my composition. Generally my primary subject is placed off center, unless I have decided to present my subject as if it is in a scientific or engineering text, then it might be centered instead.

The photo above, of three converging walls in an attic, illustrates my strong concern for line, and the desire for each triangle to have its own unique geometry. This photo was selected because the simplicity of the the shapes allows for easily seeing the compositional decisions here. If the triangles had polka dots in them, or chaotic interior lines running in all directions, the primary driver of my compositional decisions would still be the outer geometry of my primary subject(s). My goal is always to work with the most simplified composition my subject matter will allow. Any questions or comments please feel free to contact me any time. Thanks for stopping by. David