Use Contrasts for Added Impact!

by Sherri on February 27, 2007

Sherri and Sierra canoeing on Gold Lake, California.

One great way to add impact to your photographs is by using contrasts. Contrast can make your subject really stand out from the rest of the image. For instance, a bright subject photographed against a dark background, or a dark silhouette against a bright background really adds impact to a photograph. There are many ways you can implement the use of contrasts in your photographs. I have listed below a few other suggestions for you to try.
  • Happy/Sad
  • Male/Female
  • Large/Small
  • Hard/Soft
  • Tall/Short
  • Young/Old
  • Static/Motion
  • Close/Far
  • Hot/Cold
  • Rough/Smooth
  • Living/Dead
  • 1 Justin V February 28, 2007 at 8:19 pm

    Sounds like a great tip. I’m more into video, But i think the same ideas apply. I’ll be back..

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