Become Better Photographer: Fill the Frame with David Bergman

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*For more information visit AdoramaTV YT page, and of course you can keep up with David on Instagram and Twitter @DavidBergman. LATEST UPDATE: David opened up new IGTV episodes where you can ask him questions live! find out more at http://www.AskDavidBergman.com In this episode with our favorite photographer from New York David Bergman and AdoramaTV we will learn about a simple photographic composition  technique called ‘filling the frame’. Mr. Bergman explains: “When people ask me to  critique their images, the most common  advice I have is that they didn’t fill  the frame. When we talk about the frame  it’s just a complete image from edge to  edge, it’s important to think about what  you want your viewer to see, and to  really make sure that they can see it  quickly and easily, by filling the frame  with our subject, or cutting out any  distracting elements but don’t enhance  the image in any way.” David continues: “So how do you make  sure you fill the frame? Well the best  way is to get in close, you can zoom in  with a longer lens, or just walk in closer. I recommend staying away from  the digital zoom if your camera has it,  because that just degrades the image  quite a bit.  Stick with the optical, or use your feet.” “So for example, I can take a photo of  Stacey here in the park. It’s fine  nothing really wrong with it, but she has  beautiful eyes, and you really can’t see  them in this photo. So if i zoom in on  her face, and cut out most of the  background, then I have filled the frame,  and I’m forcing you to see the best part  of the image. I can also see her  expression, much better, and that’ll  impact how we feel about the image.” “Another thing to consider is whether the  image will be better shot horizontally  or vertically, so many people just  default to horizontal on a DSLR, and  vertical on their phone camera since  they’re already facing that way. Don’t be  afraid to turn your camera the other  direction, when it’s appropriate. For tall  trees or buildings for example, shooting  vertically will make them look a lot  bigger.” “For a wide panoramic Vista go  horizontal. If you’re not sure which way  will work best, shoot both, and pick the  better image later. […] Don’t be afraid to get in  closer to your subject, so your viewer is  seeing only what you want them to see.” Check out our WORKSHOPS in Los Angeles that teach you hands-on how to make great photos! Watch the full episode with David Bergman and Adorama TV: