BriannaL
08-23-2006, 05:09 PM
So, I thought this would make a fun challenge & everyone will be able to participate.
Try taking pictures from different perspectives. I'm horrible for basic "stand & shoot" photos. Hoever, I'm learning that taking pictures with different perspectives give my photos a more professional look & often it helps to convey the message/story or capture the moment in a more effective way. I've included some info on perspective that has helped me to better understand it.
Like Leslie mentioned in our first challenge, keep a log to record information in. You could even include when certain perspectives work best or not at all. Don't forget to take the picture like you normally would too, then you'll really be able to determine how a different perspective effects your photo.
Perspective
"Simply changing your angle can significantly alter the mood & look of your photograph" (BH&G SB Etc. Photography Book)
There are 5 basic ways you can do this:
- get on eye level
Shooting @ your subjects level let's you see the orld from their perspective. It's esp. helpful in making eye contact with those who are shorter than you, such as children & pets, & the extreme vantage point can add impact to your photos.
- head for high ground
Getting the bird's-eye view is a nice way to capture faces & can create a fun distorted effect. It's a great vantage point for minimiing clashing outfits in a group photo or for showing how small a child is. You can also use this perspective to correct lighting problems by placing your body between the subject & the harsh sun.
- shoot form below
Shooting your subject from below creates a sense of height & makes your figure seem imposing. This point of view can also pack more of the foreground into the shot. Remember, bright skies may throw off your in-camera metering system. Make sure you are metering off your subject's face to keep it from being too dark in the print.
- take a look
Simply put, let what you see determine ho you position the view finder, horiontally or vertically.
- try a tilt
Don't limit yourself to placing your subject only horiontally or vertically in the frame. Tilt the camera when you want to give your image a dynamic look or a whymsical feel or to call attention to a particular element in the picture.
(descriptions for all but "take a look" taken from the BH&G SB Etc. Photography Book)
The challenge due date is: Saturday, September 9th
Have fun & enjoy the process.
Bri
Try taking pictures from different perspectives. I'm horrible for basic "stand & shoot" photos. Hoever, I'm learning that taking pictures with different perspectives give my photos a more professional look & often it helps to convey the message/story or capture the moment in a more effective way. I've included some info on perspective that has helped me to better understand it.
Like Leslie mentioned in our first challenge, keep a log to record information in. You could even include when certain perspectives work best or not at all. Don't forget to take the picture like you normally would too, then you'll really be able to determine how a different perspective effects your photo.
Perspective
"Simply changing your angle can significantly alter the mood & look of your photograph" (BH&G SB Etc. Photography Book)
There are 5 basic ways you can do this:
- get on eye level
Shooting @ your subjects level let's you see the orld from their perspective. It's esp. helpful in making eye contact with those who are shorter than you, such as children & pets, & the extreme vantage point can add impact to your photos.
- head for high ground
Getting the bird's-eye view is a nice way to capture faces & can create a fun distorted effect. It's a great vantage point for minimiing clashing outfits in a group photo or for showing how small a child is. You can also use this perspective to correct lighting problems by placing your body between the subject & the harsh sun.
- shoot form below
Shooting your subject from below creates a sense of height & makes your figure seem imposing. This point of view can also pack more of the foreground into the shot. Remember, bright skies may throw off your in-camera metering system. Make sure you are metering off your subject's face to keep it from being too dark in the print.
- take a look
Simply put, let what you see determine ho you position the view finder, horiontally or vertically.
- try a tilt
Don't limit yourself to placing your subject only horiontally or vertically in the frame. Tilt the camera when you want to give your image a dynamic look or a whymsical feel or to call attention to a particular element in the picture.
(descriptions for all but "take a look" taken from the BH&G SB Etc. Photography Book)
The challenge due date is: Saturday, September 9th
Have fun & enjoy the process.
Bri