How to See the Shot with Canon Explorer of Light Sal Cincotta: Composition & Focal Length Explained

How do you see the shot before you ever pick up the camera? In this video, Canon Explorer of Light Sal Cincotta breaks down how composition and lens choice work together to completely transform a portrait. Filmed on a rooftop in downtown St. Louis, Sal walks through his real-world decision-making process—showing why he never pre-commits to a lens before seeing what the scene gives him. Using one location, he creates three distinctly different looks by changing focal length and composition.