Welcome to Part 4 of this article series on a modern approach to visualization and this series’ final installment. Picking up where I left off in Part 3, my hope is that the last article left you with a sense of freedom to explore an assortment of different developments in pursuit of your style as a photographer. Still, playing with different looks is just part of the process. What constitutes a well-developed image? What is a good developmental technique versus a bad one? Is there a formula?
Truth be told, there are no right or wrong answers. I believe you’ll know a good development when you see it. My apologies for the nebulous answer, but I think it would be bad form to pretend to know the definitions of good art or bad, or a good vs. bad development. It’s a subjective thing.
Instead, allow me to offer a suggestion. An image that’s developed well is one that clearly conveys its subject, translates feelings clearly and adroitly expresses its narrative. Needless to say, to convey subjects and translate ideas, you need to know what they are. As you know if you’ve been following this article
