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| Photo by Reportergimmi |
Last week we started with the basics of
composing a photograph. But there is more to it then just framing
your subject. You're not trying to just take a picture. You're
attempting to tell a story. Here are some great tips to get you
started on the right path.
Think about colors and tones. If you
remember from a few months back, photography lighting equipment is crucial and can really
impact a photograph. Light produces both color contrast and tonal
contrast. Color is the hue you see, like blue, red, green, etc. Tone
refers to brightness –how light or dark the color is. We often
associate colors and tones with specific moods and emotions. Red
typically evokes passion, while an orange sunrise shows intensity and
heat. Darker tones obviously bring about “darker” emotions and
light tones are more uplifting.
Color and tone go hand in hand with
lines. By lines I mean any boundary created by two contrasting
colors. Our brain automatically follows lines without us really
knowing. Use lines to guide the audience's eyes. But be sure not to
mistakenly place lines that could distract the focus of the image.
Check back next week when discuss filters for digital camera lenses.
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