As you see something that yo want to shot and it's bearing down on you, it's important to start framing long before the subject gets close to you. The light will reveal itself possibly long before you want to take the image, but you have to wait until the picture comes to you, and if you've been anticipating carefully when the subject will be in position, the background will have been figured out in advance.
Always wait for the trigger. The trigger is the final part of the puzzle, the reason you want to shoot. - Jay Maisel
Always wait for the trigger. The trigger is the final part of the puzzle, the reason you want to shoot.
- Jay Maisel
If the light is great in front of you, you should turn around and see what it is doing behind you. - Jay Maisel
If the light is great in front of you, you should turn around and see what it is doing behind you.
If you are out there shooting, things will happen for you. If you're not out there, you'll only hear about it. - Jay Maisel
If you are out there shooting, things will happen for you. If you're not out there, you'll only hear about it.
Always carry a camera, it's tough to shoot a picture without one. - Jay Maisel
Always carry a camera, it's tough to shoot a picture without one.
If you want to make more interesting pictures, become a more interesting person. - Jay Maisel
If you want to make more interesting pictures, become a more interesting person.
If you're not shooting in the right direction, it doesn't matter how well you're shooting. - Jay Maisel
If you're not shooting in the right direction, it doesn't matter how well you're shooting.
Gesture will survive whatever kind of light you have. Gesture can triumph over anything because of its narrative content. - Jay Maisel
Gesture will survive whatever kind of light you have. Gesture can triumph over anything because of its narrative content.
When we are given gifts, we must be quick and able to accept them. - Jay Maisel
When we are given gifts, we must be quick and able to accept them.
The pictures are everywhere. If you're open, they will find you. - Jay Maisel
The pictures are everywhere. If you're open, they will find you.
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