Tips for better summer photos using Calgary's historic and colourful Inglewood neighbourhood as a backdrop. The photos were all taken by participants of the July 24, 2010 World Wide Photowalk

1. Better Summer Photos
Inglewood, Calgary
Photos by participants in the
World Wide Photo Walk
July 24, 2010
Compiled by Marlene Hielema
info@imagemaven.com

2. Better Summer Photos

3. People respond to
• good composition
• colour
• people they know

4. Keep it simple
• line
• shape
• colour
• texture

9. Use light creatively
• shadows
• highlights
• overcast

13. Rule of thirds
• avoid the middle
• horizon above or below
• people & pets at the side

14. Rule of thirds
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21. Portraits
• get close
• get low - child height
• get shade

26. Urban photos
• buildings - all or part
• details
• point of view

43. Urban photos
• explore side streets
• local charm
• gardens & people

50. Inglewood
• colour palette
• art, culture & food
• historic backdrop