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Apr 22
by gregvanriel in Recent Shoots 0 comments tags: 3rd Gravitational Pull, Austin Texas, Frameline Magnetism, portals, Roy H. Williams, The Wizard Academy

The Wizard Academy Photo Shoot

Deep in the heart of Texas exists an enchanted place called The Wizard Academy.  Tucked away in the hills south of Austin, it is a place of transformation, renewal, and most importantly, where one can re-connect with their true essence. I was invited to the Academy to attend a Photographers Round Table Discussion.  Led by Roy H. Williams we discussed some very interesting concepts about what goes into creating memorable images, paintings, and music.  Here are some images that demonstrate the concepts.  The first one is ANGLE: The 2nd is FOCUS.  Drawing the eye to where you want the viewer to look: Next Roy explained about Frameline Magnetism.  The idea of leaving something out allowing the viewer will fill in the rest with their imagination: Portals are openings to another world.  A portal can be a window, a door, stairs going up or down.  It makes the viewer wonder what is beyond.  Here is an example of a PORTAL: Color vs B&W.  Color represents reality.  B&W is symbolic. 3rd Gravitational Pull.  This is when there is something in a picture that doesn’t really belong but somehow still makes sense visually: Subject matter is of course important.  How to make the […]
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