Six Things That Make a Photo
Have you ever wondered what makes a photo stand out and stir certain emotions in you when you look at it? Of course, pictures of your family and places you love will naturally give you the warmth and fuzzies or leave you in awe, but there are also particular elements in great photos that help bring them to life and make you take a second look.
Lighting. When a photograph has beautiful lighting, it gives the image a specific mood and highlights the essential aspects of a photo. Light is an incredible tool, so using natural light from an open window or door or even a soft artificial light can make all the difference.
Backdrops. While focusing on a specific person in a photo is how we naturally take pictures, that person is only a part of the greater whole. Your background and other objects in an image make up the structure and scene that draw you into that moment.
Textures. A good quality photo will usually allow you to pick up on specific textures, such as a pair of woolly socks or the surface in a heavy wooden door.
Perspective. Sometimes the most beautiful photos are taken from a different perspective, such as getting down to a toddler’s level at a birthday party or taking a shot of a tall building by looking all the way up from a street corner.
Colors. Play with colors when you take photos, match them up or emphasize specific colors to draw the eye to a particular detail in a picture.
The moment. Capturing a moment that will never happen again makes for incredible photos.
Photography isn’t only for professionals. Everyone can take a great photo by focusing on a few simple elements, getting creative, and being ready to capture something beautiful or everywhere you go.
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