Introduction

So, you are interested in compositing? Great! For me, compositing is the greatest outlet for photographic creativity. It’s the path to ultimate creative expression for the still image. There are a lot of great natural light shooters, as well as photographers who have mastered artificial lighting. But how many photographers do you know who can create a concept and then set out to photograph all the elements needed to tell the final story? Not many, for sure. And this is actually a good thing! It means that as you refine your techniques, your particular creative vision will show through, and clients will want to hire you for that vision.

About This Book’s Compositing Project

While compositing can get complicated, and even involve a ...

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