In this conversation, Kerri Dixon discusses the importance of understanding photography settings and composition to create effective reference images for painting. She emphasizes the need to explore different angles and subjects to enhance the quality of the images used as painting references.

Takeaways

• Get to know the settings on your phone.
• Change your angle for better shots.
• Look around for better composition.
• Choose your top three images at home.
• Ask where your eye goes first.
• Ensure there's a clear subject in the image.
• A compelling painting reference is essential.
• Photography skills enhance painting quality.
• Experiment with different perspectives.
• Creating reference images is a creative process.

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photography, painting, reference images, composition, art techniques