FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY

Defining Story With An Image

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BRIEF INTRODUCTION

The wonderful aspect of fine art photography is that it is up to the

photographer whether it is considered as fine art or not.

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Also known as photographic art or artistic photography the term
has no defined meaning: it is left to the creative vision of the
photographer.

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The basic idea behind the genre is that instead of merely capturing
a realistic rendition of the subject, the photographer is aiming to
produce a more personal, evocative or atmospheric impression
using photographic media as a tool.
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DRAGGING THE SHUTTER

Dragging the shutter is a technique using a slow

shutter speed in conjunction with camera movement
to achieve an in camera effect.

Best used with ambient light but can also be utilised

with mixing both flash and ambient light.

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CAMERA SETTINGS

Camera settings are crucial to this technique being

effective outdoors. The ideal shutter speed is effective
from 1/10 second to 1 second or longer.

To get useable images outdoors during the day, the

camera settings like ISO and aperture will have to be set
to the cameras limit in order to obtain the correct
exposure.

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CAMERA SETTINGS

1. Start in Manual mode

2. Set the shutter from 1/10 sec to 1 sec

3. Adjust you ISO to the lowest setting (ie 100 ISO).

4. Adjust your aperture down to reach the correct exposure

5. If still over exposing, place ND filter or Polariser to reduce

the exposure even further depending on how much light
in the scene.
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PANNING TECHNIQUES

Once the exposure is correct the next step is to adopt different panning
techniques.

Horizontal Panning

Vertical Tilting

Direction of the pan and tilt motion

Continue with a fluid motion before and after the shutter button
has been pressed.

Try deliberate camera shake as well

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TIPS ON IMPROVING YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY

Photograph what interests you which will help you remain

passionate about learning more.

Expanding your knowledge of composition will help you

be a better photographer Instantly!

Composition is that one process that will get your

developing style to the next level

Personal projects keep that passion alive

Photograph with the curiosity of a child

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Line
Balance
Rhythm

Shape
Contrast
Colour

Tone
Symmetry
Perspective

Texture
Asymmetry
Space

Thirds
Harmony
Depth

Pattern
Movement
Focus
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LINES ARE SIMPLE LEADERS IN ANY COMPOSITION

Line can be powerful elements in an image. They have the

ability to draw the eye to key focal points and to impact the
feel of an image greatly.

Horizontal Line - The ability to ground an image.

Vertical Line - Can be dynamic and powerful.

Diagonal Line - Sense of motion and movement.

Converging Line - Forms a depth in an image.

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RHYTHM - THE FLOW OF AN IMAGE

Just as the name suggests, rhythm is the beat or flow of an

image. It is the process of allowing or guiding the eye to
move around the image to explore and/or rest.

You can also use rhythm to disrupt the flow, creating

tension or even to emphasise a story in the image.
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PATTERN

Pattern means the repetition of an element in a

photograph and could be anything natural or manmade.
Interesting patterns occur when strong graphic
elements like colour, tone, shape, form or line repeat
themselves.

Among the many different elements that make patterns

the most powerful patterns are made by shapes.

When using the dragging the shutter technique, totally

new patterns can be created and formed.
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COLOUR - CREATING MOOD THROUGH TONE

The colour in an image and how they are presented can

make or break a composition.

Bright colours can add vibrancy, energy and distinct interest.

Pale or pastel colours can give a feeling of calm and serenity.

The wrong use of colour can distract the viewer away from
key focal points.

Colour can also greatly influence the mood. Blue and

greens can have a calming, soothing effect. Reds and yellows
can convey vibrancy and energy within the composition.
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