A paper cup, slipper and disco ball aren't unusual things for most of us. We know for a fact that these things exist but hardly stare at them for more than a few minutes. But pictures of a slightly tilted cup, mismatched slippers and glitzy disco ball catch our attention then hold our gaze. That's the art of photography. It makes us want to give things a second look and appreciate them more than we used to.
But technically, what goes into such composition? Truth be told, there are a lot. Let us talk about three of them. One is lighting. The second is angle and the third is something. For the first one gives the subject its glow. It contributes to the creation of lively or dramatic images depending on how a photographer likes something to appear before the eyes of his or her viewers.
Another factor we'd like to mention is angle. Different sides give equally different perspectives of the exact same thing. There are flattering angles as there are views which don't particularly highlight the interesting details of a certain subject. A photographer explores different angles in order to determine which side enables him or her to present the subject and communicate the message he or she seeks to impart.
In addition, there's the concept of proper timing. One needs to be alert and fast apart from being able to anticipate things if he or she likes to capture the passing moments of life that are practically gone in an instant. A dunk in the basket, an athlete reaching the finish line and liquid spilling among others will not happen in the exact same way as they did once. If the photographer wants to capture those moments, then he or she must know or at least have the instinct as to when it's time to press the shutter.
Those things and many others play vital roles in the successful production of a striking photograph. A photographer who wants to achieve that kind of image must make it a point to produce already stunning raw images. Photo editing software is all the rage these days but that must never be an excuse to take bad pictures then depend on post-processing for enhancements. A beautiful picture does not need the magic of post-processing save for the convenience of saving it in different file formats.
But technically, what goes into such composition? Truth be told, there are a lot. Let us talk about three of them. One is lighting. The second is angle and the third is something. For the first one gives the subject its glow. It contributes to the creation of lively or dramatic images depending on how a photographer likes something to appear before the eyes of his or her viewers.
Another factor we'd like to mention is angle. Different sides give equally different perspectives of the exact same thing. There are flattering angles as there are views which don't particularly highlight the interesting details of a certain subject. A photographer explores different angles in order to determine which side enables him or her to present the subject and communicate the message he or she seeks to impart.
In addition, there's the concept of proper timing. One needs to be alert and fast apart from being able to anticipate things if he or she likes to capture the passing moments of life that are practically gone in an instant. A dunk in the basket, an athlete reaching the finish line and liquid spilling among others will not happen in the exact same way as they did once. If the photographer wants to capture those moments, then he or she must know or at least have the instinct as to when it's time to press the shutter.
Those things and many others play vital roles in the successful production of a striking photograph. A photographer who wants to achieve that kind of image must make it a point to produce already stunning raw images. Photo editing software is all the rage these days but that must never be an excuse to take bad pictures then depend on post-processing for enhancements. A beautiful picture does not need the magic of post-processing save for the convenience of saving it in different file formats.
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