In a photograph, there are shapes and lines and color and other elements of art. The interaction between these elements defines how compelling the image is.
Composing these elements and sculpting that photograph takes time and patience. Let’s look at how to simplify the process by pre-composing.
Formula for Perfect PhotographWhat is your favorite camera angle? Is it top down? or is it 45 degree? Do you take photos in vertical frame mostly? or do you use horizontals more?
This post is about getting out of a rut.
Green LinesAs photographers and stylists we create an art from a subject that others overlook. We form our vision and then express it in a way that moves a viewer.
In this post, let’s look at some very basic elements of art and why we need to start looking at our subjects as these elements.
Do the DanceYou may have the best camera and the best lens and the coolest post processing tools, but the art of photography comes down to just one word – composition. In this post, we look at composition and share recommendations on doing the compositional dance.
Are Your Cranberries Red Enough?Ever had that feeling that those cranberries or strawberries you shot aren’t red enough? May be the apple pie you shot seemed a little – well – yellow. One of our readers sent me a tweet about her experience with food photography sharing sites. In this post we explain why exactly is your food isn’t looking good enough.
In this second part of “Understanding Element of Arts to Improve Food Styling and Photography”, we continue our journey to improving our skills. In this post, we look at the remaining three elements of art – color, space and texture. These elements, when used appropriately, can drastically improve your food presentations and photographs.
How else would you style this Flan? Would you put a flower or will you use cream? What kind of plate will you use? Circular like this? or a Rectangular plate? What about Penne Pasta? How would you style Penne Pasta? Would you make a giant heap in a plate? What type of plate will choose? Square? or Circular plate?
