On Composition and Improvisation

In this installment of The Photography Workshop Series, Larry Fink--known for his layered pictures in social settings--explores composing photographs and improvising within a scene to create images with both feeling and meaning.

In this series, Aperture works with the world's top photographers to distill their creative approaches, teachings, and insights on photography--offering the workshop experience in a book. Our goal is to inspire photographers of all levels who wish to improve their work, as well as readers interested in deepening their understanding of the art of photography. Through words and photographs, Fink reveals insight into his own practice and discusses a wide range of creative issues, from connecting with the subject in front of the lens to shaping a vision that is authentic. Photographer Lisa Kereszi, a student of Larry Fink, provides the introduction.