Photography.

14-03-2018, 06:07 PM

VirtusGraphics Wrote: I'm quite bad at rating photos, but I know some random stuff about photography.
Here's a few tips 'n tricks I can share at least.

1. A rule of thumb is that person should look inwards, and have more "space" where the person is looking. It adds a little effect to the image. For example if you place a picture of a person in a magazine, the person should be on the left side if looking to the right. Example:https://i.thevirt.us/03/j0g5n.png

2. One technique to add some depth to an image is acommon technique of "foreground, mid, background" where subject of focus is "mid". Background and foreground is blurry. That could be for example a car passing by (blurry) in the background, person somewhat behind the car and then cityscape out of focus in background. Another example in the forest would be to have some leafs/branches right in front of your lense, so it's some blurred colour (but viewer know what it is). If it add something to it. It's a think you have to consider if suitable case-by-case. Example:https://i.thevirt.us/03/k220F.png (A bit messy, but foreground, mid, background. Rule of third and which way to look relative to space.)

3. Rule of the third is very easy to get some good basic composition. For example eyes on the upper horizontal rule, the person him/herself standing on the left rule, looking to the right. Same with (supportive) elements positions, where there's changes in patterns etc.

4. When doing images black and white, add two layers of BW. Put the one under to "Soft light" and set it to 4050% opacity for better effect.

5. Remove unnecessary elements stealing attention or that can disrupt pattern. This is a case-per case. For exampe if you want to capture the complex and urban style of a busy street in NY, doing that may be unsuitable. Example to image bellow:https://i.thevirt.us/03/J6C4P.png

6. Remove/crop out things that is "touching". Elements introduced or discontinuing near the edge. Example to image bellow:https://i.thevirt.us/03/q6P1Q.png


Random wedding photographs fromhttp://www.stanburyphotography.co.uk/

Did some of the tips above to edit one of your images:

Thanks for all the tips virtus, and the tips on editing! and thanks for putting in the time to write all this up. I definitely need to spend more time editing then I do. Do you have discord or do I have you on discord?