What you're shooting at doesn't matter, the real question is: 'Does it give you joy?' Jay Maisel More Quotes by Jay Maisel More Quotes From Jay Maisel Remember that most people (those who are not photographers) don't even see the things that you missed. Many don't even look. Ergo, you are way ahead of the game. Jay Maisel photographygamespeople Since the background is as important as the subject, you mustn't let it default by chance. You must control not only vertical and horizontal, you must be aware of the depth of field (or lack of it) that you want in the background. Jay Maisel importantphotographywant 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. Jay Maisel lightphotographylong The pictures are everywhere. If you're open, they will find you. Jay Maisel photographyphotographerifs The more light you have in an image, the less drama you get. The details start taking over; the mystery is all gone. Jay Maisel lightphotographydrama It's not just when you shoot, or what you shot, or where you shoot, it's the combination of the three. Jay Maisel threephotographyphotographer Be aware of every square millimeter of your frame. Jay Maisel squaresphotographyphotographer
