Tag Archives: Dramatic
Make the Most of High Contrast Lighting for Dramatic Street Photos
The post Make the Most of High Contrast Lighting for Dramatic Street Photos appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Kevin Landwer-Johan. Street photographers often love the type of light many others seek to avoid. High contrast … Continue reading
How to Create Dramatic Portraits with Shadow Photography [video]
The post How to Create Dramatic Portraits with Shadow Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Caz Nowaczyk. In this video by Shutterstock Tutorials, Robbie Janney shows you how to create dramatic portraits with shadow photography … Continue reading
How to Make Dramatic Photos with Backlight
The post How to Make Dramatic Photos with Backlight appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Mat Coker. Most people don’t notice light. But visual artists do. Light is one of the essential ingredients in your photographs. … Continue reading
How to Create Dark and Dramatic Backgrounds Using High-Speed Sync
The Usefulness of High-Speed Sync Among other things, high-speed sync lets you underexpose your backgrounds for dramatic images. High-speed sync (HSS) is easily one of the most useful features in lighting. Not only does it let you overpower the sun for … Continue reading
5 Tips How to Set Up a Home Studio for Dramatic Portraits
Having a brick and mortar studio when you are a photographer is such a huge and daunting step. There are so many overhead costs to consider such as rent, electricity, insurance and various other bills. It’s a worry to cover … Continue reading
8 Ways to Create More Dramatic Flower Photos
Do you think flower photography is boring? Or even too easy and obvious? I mean, of course, when you point your camera at a pretty flower you’re going to get a pretty photograph. Right? But a subject that you feel … Continue reading
How to Make a Dramatic Portrait with Light Painting Using Items Found in Your Home
In this article, I’ll show you how to do a fun project you can do with friends and a little light painting. You can do this, using things you likely already have in the house. It’s always fun to experiment … Continue reading
How to Make Brilliant Black and White Photos with Dramatic Composition
It’s hard to beat the power and drama of good black and white photography. There’s a reason that monochrome has survived and prospered as an artistic medium despite the arrival of color photos. But how do you harness the power … Continue reading
How to Backlight Translucent Objects for Dramatic Effect
Incorporating translucent elements into your compositions can add an interesting dynamic of luminosity to your photographs. Especially if you can backlight them. Water spray, smoke, steam, and things such as flags, flowers, and fabric when backlit can take on an … Continue reading
How to use Off-Camera Flash to Create Dramatic Images with Cross Lighting
Learning to use off-camera flash allows you to create and shape light, giving you plenty of new opportunities for dramatic photography. But for many photographers, starting up with flash can be intimidating. It’s not just a matter of aiming a … Continue reading
Video Tutorial – Tips for Making Dramatic Black and White Landscape Photos
Shooting for black and white requires you to see a scene and think a little differently. You’re looking for a contrast of tones, not color, and it can be hard to “see” in black and white if you’re new to … Continue reading
4 Beginner Tips for Creating Dramatic Portraits with One Flash
In this article, I will explain how you can use a transmitter/receiver, or transceiver system to achieve simple dramatic portraits using only one flash. Below is a step-by-step guide on how to get you started. Background I used to fear … Continue reading