We can use texture in photography to engage the people viewing them. Using texture in art helps engage the senses of the viewer. Think about it for a moment. When you see something with texture, you imagine how it feels. Even if only for a split second. That time may not seem like much, but…
When you think of contrast in photography, you most likely think of tonal contrast – the difference between dark tones and light tones. Perhaps that’s because it’s one of the easiest types of contrast to conceive. You can easily spot contrast, particularly in monochrome images. Software products celebrate contrast with it’s own slider or some…
Is it really important to choose the right subject for your photo? After all, I’ve said before that the subject almost doesn’t matter if you have good lighting and a great background. You could almost replace one subject with another and still create a great photo. Of course, our subjects are the entire reason we…
You can use depth and dimension in your photos to help your viewer enjoy a sense of realism. Fight those flat 2D images. Give your viewers some 3D photos that look like they could just walk into them. Yes, we all know that a photo is really just a 2D image. That’s why you have…
Here’s the reason I like movement in photography. To me, there’s nothing more boring than a still life photo. Without movement, where’s the life? Movement in photography is one of the ways to create interest and engagement with your photos. Even though it’s just a still photo, a sense of movement allows people to fill…
Space and balance should be part of any photograph or artistic work. Balance is a basic premise of design. It describes how the elements of art relate to each other in the composition. Done properly, balance provides visual equilibrium. In other words, the visual weight seems equally balanced. Space is a part of balance and…