I operate solely on the “found” photography principle, seek, shoot, sell…err, post. When I first started shooting in High School I dreamed of being a photojournalist, so I lean hard on the documentary style of shooting. (OK, I’ll be honest, I still kinda dream of being a photojournalist 🙂 just one that doesn’t get shot at) No matter, learning the fundamentals of lighting and composition in studio is a weak spot and something I need to work on. Contests like this week do just that.
This.
Almost all of my photos come from my archives and I’m surprised that I can almost always find something that fits without needing to stretch the contest parameters. However, I carry a camera with me everywhere I go and I keep upcoming contests in mind, especially when I’m traveling. I do occasionally go out to shoot for specific things if time permits (the fall foliage contest for example) but I don’t really have the equipment or space to do composed studio-type shots at home (or the expertise, but that’s another issue)
So…a question. The contest description does not specify “still life” or composed pictures specifically. I was intending to use existing shots where groupings of three things are the prominent feature. Is this within the guidelines?
