The Art of Figure to Ground: Photography’s untaught secret

For years, the Art of Figure to Ground was only taught to artists.

Created by: Adam Marelli
Professional Photographer & International Exhibiting Artist

What Will I Learn?

• Learn how and why we want to add layers in photography (and I'm not talking about Photoshop here)
• Learn how Figure to Ground will help you spot a scene before it happens (I give examples of how I use this technique in the video)
• How to make pictures with 1, 2, 3, or even 4 subjects at the same time.
• Lessons from Master Artists in this video include: Raphael, John Singer Sargent, Rosso Fiorentino, Jacopo Pontormo, & Paolo Veronese
• How to choose a background and what effect it will have on your subject.
• A practical guide to take you from Black and White to Color pictures using the principles of Figure to Ground.
• Step by step guide to seeing a photograph before it happens, so you don't miss the decisive moment.
• By the end of this course you will have a new found appreciation for master artists and never run out of material for your own photography projects.

Requirements

• A camera (any kind will do, from iPhone to Medium Format) trust me, it does not matter.
• A notebook, we cover a lot of material. Its easier to write down your thoughts as you go along.
• It is recommended that you watch "A Room for Improvement: Episode No 001, The Art of Seeing" first.

Target audience

• Photographers who want to add layers to their photographs.
• This course is designed for people who want to tell stories with their photographs.
• This course will apply to Street Photography, Portraiture, Landscape, and Still Life photography.