Tag: photography
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Creating Simple Harmonious Colours

How to use colour We are surrounded by colour; both man-made colours and colours in nature. From the trees to the red-orange brick wall, to blue-violet flowers, artworks and photographs on our walls. Some colours command attention and some are quiet and reserved. We all have our colour preferences, and our perception and relationship to…
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Composition and Storytelling for Beginner Food Photographers

Composition is one of the three major aspects of photography. However, lots of beginner’s struggle with composing a food scene. Unlike lighting that is a creative science, composition and storytelling is an art. It is something that cannot necessarily be learned, but needs to be felt. It is about listening to and trusting your instinct.…
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Understanding the Contrast of Light

A Beginner’s Guide to Food Photography- Part 2 Have you ever wondered why some photos feel airy and bright and others feel mysterious and dark. It all boils down to the contrast of light. Contrast of light is the ratio between the highlights and shadows. If the contrast between the highlight and shadow is high,…
