The blunt photo composition

June 21, 2009 · by Jan Schultink

Technology allows you to create almost any photo composition. Professional use PhotoShop, but you can get some pretty good results in PowerPoint as well. As with many technology tools, the fact that they are available does not mean you have to use them.

Photo compositions that are “blunt” are more likely to invite a laugh from your audience than help you make a serious point. My opinion. What do people think? (McCow taken from Ads of the World)

For some great Photoshop creative work check out FreakingNews.com.

(This post-flood New York image by Mandrak)

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3 comments

Jan Schultink2009-06-21 18:18:44

@Tara, thank you! The images in this post were not created by me. I will try to explain ideas a bit better in the future. If I don't, just ask for more details in the comments. Best, Jan

Anonymous2009-06-21 17:08:28

Hi Jan,

Am a regular reader of your blog and enjoy it a lot.I do have one suggestion- you give us some great ideas and it would be fabulous if you could explain how we can execute them in detail as well.
Thanks so much
Cheers
Tara

Outi2009-06-21 08:28:23

A laugh or a serious point - I think it depends on the context. But in general, photos like this are challenging: you have to know your audience & prepare the presentation extremely well to make your point. You just cannot throw in the pictures and expect them to do the trick.