Advanced Photo Composition: Moving Beyond Rules

Traditionally, photographic composition has been taught in terms of
"rules". In this novel and inspiring talk, Joe will work from
examples of that tradition, how those "rules" are valuable, but also
sometimes limiting, particularly for the advanced photographer. More
importantly, Joe will discuss how to move beyond compositional rules
while continuing along a path of improving your compositional skills
and understanding.

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Joe Decker is a professional nature photographer living in California, with a passion for polar regions, particularly Greenland, Svalbard and
Iceland. Joe has also worked extensively across the grand landscapes
of the American West.

His award-winning work has been featured in exhibitions from the
Smithsonian to the Los Angeles Center for Digital Art. Joe's work has
been recognized with a number of artist residencies granted through
organizations such as Hurtigruten and the United States National Park
Service.

Joe is also the author of "The Tuesday Composition", a 75-page eBook devoted to issues of photographic composition, available through his own website and soon to be carried by Flatbooks Publishing.

In addition to his private workshops, Joe has a commitment to teaching and building the amateur photographic community. His primary avenue of support is PhotoCentral, a community-based photographic organization located in Hayward, California. For more information on Joe, visit his website and/or his Facebook page.