Why Some Photos Feel Alive (and Others Don’t)

Want to make your photographs feel more alive and connected? In this video, I dive into flow in composition—how to guide a viewer’s eye naturally through your image so they stay engaged and notice every detail.

When a photograph has flow, the eye doesn’t get stuck or wander out of the frame. It moves with purpose, following the relationships between light, shapes, and elements in the scene. When flow is missing, an image can feel static or awkward, no matter how beautiful the subject is.

In this video, I’ll share:

What “flow” in a photograph really means

How to use subtle diagonals, layering, and light to create movement

The difference between static and dynamic flow

How to spot when your composition feels “stuck” and how to fix it

If you want your photos to hold attention and feel more intentional, this simple concept will completely change the way you shoot.

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