Proxemics

Getting Closer: The Art of Proxemics in Photography // (#016)

Getting Closer: The Art of Proxemics in Photography // (#016)

Unless you’ve been living under a proverbial rock in the photography world, you’ve likely heard the quote attributed to Robert Capa: “If your pictures aren't good enough, you aren't close enough.” Well, as it so happens, there’s some science behind the photojournalist great’s piece of advice.

So, you’ve clicked on this episode of Photo Forward and you’re wondering – what in the hell is “Proxemics” and what could that possibly do for growing my photography career? Let’s dive in and learn a little something about the science of personal space in photographer.