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Artistic depictions of the body date back to the very beginnings of visual arts. Today, the fascination continues. One way we conceptualise ourselves is through abstract photography of the body. Here are 7 tips for taking beautiful abstract photography of the body. What Is Abstract Photography of the Body Abstract…
Reflections show up often in the most impressive landscape photos. The iconic ones are beautiful snow-capped mountains with a lake in front acting as a mirror. But reflections are not only great for landscapes. Even in street photography or architecture, you can create stunning images with pools of water after…
Balance is at the base of every composition; it determines whether the photo is pleasing and harmonious to look at, or rather uncomfortable and unresolved. If you look at balance in a literal sense, a very basic analogy comes to mind which is that or the weighing scales. If you divide the photo in half with a fulcrum in the middle, you can place objects in different parts of the scene to make the photo appear balanced or unbalanced.
Christmas is the most magical time of the year. It’s perfect for taking surreal, creative Christmas photos. When you finish your experiments with fairy lights, sparklers, and snowflakes, take a look at traditional Christmas baking and add a touch of wizardry! Let’s take a shot of flying Christmas cookies with…
Christmas photography is a wonderful way to experiment with your still life and general photography skills. You can play with Christmas lights to create amazing bokeh. Or take advantage of traditional baking and elaborate festive decorations for fun portraits or Christmas still life. If you’re not yet in a Christmas…
Some images catch our eye faster than others. Do you know why? What causes our brain to interpret them as attractive and pleasing? In short, complementary colors. They create natural contrast that our eyes find attractive and intriguing. Let’s see how you can take advantage of complementary colors with these…
Every photographer will at least try black and white landscape photography. From the complete novice all the way through to the modern masters. In the hands of geniuses such as Ansel Adams, it has produced some of the most memorable images of all time. Read on to learn how to…
This is one of the most common composition techniques around and it’s that way for a reason; it works. Photos that are correctly composed using the rule of thirds create depth and interest in a photo, and add an interesting balance between subjects and background. Once you start playing around with this rule, you’ll start to see it more naturally and your photos will begin to improve.
Photography leading lines are one of the most effective and under-utilised compositional tools available to photographers. You can use them to draw a viewer’s attention to a specific part of the frame. This can be a person, a vanishing point in the background of the frame, or both. This article…
Texture in photography subjects are everywhere. From types of art like sculptures, pottery, paintings, and so on. To everyday objects and nature like trees, flowers, and fabrics. Do you want to add more creativity and depth to your images? Then you’ll love these photography tips for texture images. What Is…