The document provides information about texture photography. It defines textures as close-up photos of patterns, and discusses why photographers should shoot textures to add impact to images. The document then covers seeing and finding textures, composition techniques for textures including contrast, curves and patterns, and ways to utilize textures in photo programs by adding them to photos or cutting them out. It concludes by encouraging photographers to look for and shoot textures wherever they are.

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26. Texture Photography
What is a TEXTURE?

27. Texture Photography
What is a TEXTURE?
Textures are simply another photo of a pattern. This could be a close up
shot of a shaggy rug, interesting cloud formations, a wrought-iron fence,
your pet's fur, a brick wall, or anything else that has an interesting design or
texture to the image.

28. Texture Photography
What is a TEXTURE?
Textures are simply another photo of a pattern. This could be a close up
shot of a shaggy rug, interesting cloud formations, a wrought-iron fence,
your pet's fur, a brick wall, or anything else that has an interesting design or
texture to the image.
Perhaps, the first question that should be addressed is WHY shoot
texture photography?

29. Texture Photography
What is a TEXTURE?
Textures are simply another photo of a pattern. This could be a close up
shot of a shaggy rug, interesting cloud formations, a wrought-iron fence,
your pet's fur, a brick wall, or anything else that has an interesting design or
texture to the image.
Perhaps, the first question that should be addressed is WHY shoot
texture photography?
The answer is quite simple. As photographers, we need to create
images that have impact, and the proper utilization of texture can add
impact to images.

30. Texture Photography
What is a TEXTURE?
Textures are simply another photo of a pattern. This could be a close up
shot of a shaggy rug, interesting cloud formations, a wrought-iron fence,
your pet's fur, a brick wall, or anything else that has an interesting design or
texture to the image.
Perhaps, the first question that should be addressed is WHY shoot
texture photography?
The answer is quite simple. As photographers, we need to create
images that have impact, and the proper utilization of texture can add
impact to images.
By adding the use of texture to our skill set, we expand our skills and
become better photographers.

31. Texture Photography
What is a TEXTURE?
Textures are simply another photo of a pattern. This could be a close up
shot of a shaggy rug, interesting cloud formations, a wrought-iron fence,
your pet's fur, a brick wall, or anything else that has an interesting design or
texture to the image.
Perhaps, the first question that should be addressed is WHY shoot
texture photography?
The answer is quite simple. As photographers, we need to create
images that have impact, and the proper utilization of texture can add
impact to images.
By adding the use of texture to our skill set, we expand our skills and
become better photographers.
Thus, texture becomes another tool that is available in our skill set that
can be drawn on at any time.

33. Seeing Texture
Seeing texture is a challenge in itself. Conveying that
texture in an image requires extra attention to lighting.

34. Seeing Texture
Seeing texture is a challenge in itself. Conveying that
texture in an image requires extra attention to lighting.
Textures are better seen from a low angled sidelight.

35. Seeing Texture
Seeing texture is a challenge in itself. Conveying that
texture in an image requires extra attention to lighting.
Textures are better seen from a low angled sidelight.
You will find macro shooting will give you a greater choice
of textures to shoot since you need to fill your frame with
the texture.

36. Seeing Texture
Seeing texture is a challenge in itself. Conveying that
texture in an image requires extra attention to lighting.
Textures are better seen from a low angled sidelight.
You will find macro shooting will give you a greater choice
of textures to shoot since you need to fill your frame with
the texture.
Don’t limit yourself! Nearly anything can be a texture.

38. Composition
Three aspects of composition are
particularly important in texture
photography:
Contrast
Curves
Patterns

40. Contrast
Contrast: Contrast comes in two forms: tonal contrast
(light/dark) and color contrast. Either one works well for
texture photography.

42. Curves
Texture can often take the form of curves . When this is the
case, the curves tend to fall into one of two categories: leading
curves and non-leading curves.

43. Curves
Texture can often take the form of curves . When this is the
case, the curves tend to fall into one of two categories: leading
curves and non-leading curves.
Leading curves serve to lead a viewer's eye. Specifically, they
lead the viewer's eye to the center of interest.

44. Curves
Texture can often take the form of curves . When this is the
case, the curves tend to fall into one of two categories: leading
curves and non-leading curves.
Leading curves serve to lead a viewer's eye. Specifically, they
lead the viewer's eye to the center of interest.
Non-leading curves do not lead a viewer's eye to the center of
interest.
Leading Curves Non-Leading Curves

46. Patterns
Patterns are frequently very effective at catching
people's attention. However, when used in photographs,
simple patterns by themselves often don't hold the
attention for very long.

47. Patterns
Patterns are frequently very effective at catching
people's attention. However, when used in photographs,
simple patterns by themselves often don't hold the
attention for very long.
There are a couple of ways that patterns in textures can
be made more effective: multiple patterns and
breaking the pattern.

48. Patterns
Patterns are frequently very effective at catching
people's attention. However, when used in photographs,
simple patterns by themselves often don't hold the
attention for very long.
There are a couple of ways that patterns in textures can
be made more effective: multiple patterns and
breaking the pattern.
When using multiple patterns, two or more patterns,
that reinforce each other, are used Notice the flower
two patterns? The center of the flower and the petals
are two distinct patterns.

49. Patterns
Patterns are frequently very effective at catching
people's attention. However, when used in photographs,
simple patterns by themselves often don't hold the
attention for very long.
There are a couple of ways that patterns in textures can
be made more effective: multiple patterns and
breaking the pattern.
When using multiple patterns, two or more patterns,
that reinforce each other, are used Notice the flower
two patterns? The center of the flower and the petals
are two distinct patterns.
Breaking the pattern. This is usually done by
inserting an object into the pattern. The inserted object
should be carefully placed in such a manner that it
enhances the composition. (Remember the rule of
thirds!).

51. Where?
OK, we’ve seen some
examples of textures, but
WHERE else can you find
textures?

52. Where?
OK, we’ve seen some
examples of textures, but
WHERE else can you find
textures?
Are you ready for this.....?

54. Textures, textures
everywhere!
Frost/rain/dew/snow
Moss/sand/grass/
water/rocks
Old Paint/metal/
wood/concrete/
marble/brick
Hair/skin
Paper
Spices/birdseed
Furniture/
curtains,rugs

56. Endless Options
Buildings
Rock
Logs
Plants
Trees
Insects

58. OK, now what?
Now that we have all these textures, what do we DO
with them??

59. OK, now what?
Now that we have all these textures, what do we DO
with them??
You can simply take texture photos for FUN and to
keep in your personal photo collection.

60. OK, now what?
Now that we have all these textures, what do we DO
with them??
You can simply take texture photos for FUN and to
keep in your personal photo collection.
You can use photo programs such as Photoshop
Elements or Corel Draw to enhance your photos.

62. Photo Programs
Using photo programs to utilize your textures can be as
simple as creating a unique background for your photo
without altering the original at all.

63. Photo Programs
Using photo programs to utilize your textures can be as
simple as creating a unique background for your photo
without altering the original at all.
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64. Photo Programs
Using photo programs to utilize your textures can be as
simple as creating a unique background for your photo
without altering the original at all.
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65. Photo Programs
Using photo programs to utilize your textures can be as
simple as creating a unique background for your photo
without altering the original at all.
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67. Texture to colorize
You can colorize the photo itself, creating an
“atmosphere” or “feel”.

68. Texture to colorize
You can colorize the photo itself, creating an
“atmosphere” or “feel”.
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69. Texture to colorize
You can colorize the photo itself, creating an
“atmosphere” or “feel”.
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70. Texture to colorize
You can colorize the photo itself, creating an
“atmosphere” or “feel”.
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72. Texturize only
Or just to texturize it without colorizing
it.

73. Texturize only
Or just to texturize it without colorizing
it.
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74. Texturize only
Or just to texturize it without colorizing
it.
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75. Texturize only
Or just to texturize it without colorizing
it.
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77. Cutout Texture
You can also ‘cutout’ a portion of the
backgroud to reveal the photo.

78. Cutout Texture
You can also ‘cutout’ a portion of the
backgroud to reveal the photo.
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79. Cutout Texture
You can also ‘cutout’ a portion of the
backgroud to reveal the photo.
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80. Cutout Texture
You can also ‘cutout’ a portion of the
backgroud to reveal the photo.
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82. Complex Usage
Or multiple textures
can be used on top
of each other to
create more
complex photo
effects as shown in
the next three
frames...

84. Example: Original Photo

86. Four Textures Used:

88. Final Photo

90. Conclusion
As you can see, there is a LOT you can do with textures! You
are only limited by your own creativity.

91. Conclusion
As you can see, there is a LOT you can do with textures! You
are only limited by your own creativity.
Where ever you go, keep your eye out for textures. Use your
phone to shoot it if you have to!

92. Conclusion
As you can see, there is a LOT you can do with textures! You
are only limited by your own creativity.
Where ever you go, keep your eye out for textures. Use your
phone to shoot it if you have to!
Even if you aren’t sure WHAT to do with them yet, START
SHOOTING! You never know when you will need one.

93. Conclusion
As you can see, there is a LOT you can do with textures! You
are only limited by your own creativity.
Where ever you go, keep your eye out for textures. Use your
phone to shoot it if you have to!
Even if you aren’t sure WHAT to do with them yet, START
SHOOTING! You never know when you will need one.
Keep a separate folder on your computer for your textures to
make them easier to find.

95. Workshop! Have FUN!!
Shoot from different angels, heights and distances, but always FILL THE FRAME!
Try shooting with and without your flash, this will create different effects.
Camera settings are up to you, but here are a few guidelines:
If you are shooting with a macro lens then set the F-stop to F-16 or smaller.
If you are shooting in Program mode then make sure the shutter speed is at least 1/60th or
slower (unless they are using a tripod)....since you will have flash available there shouldn't be
any problems with sharp focus.
Remember you can up your ISO. It is helpful to keep a faster shutter speed during darker
situations, and increasing your ISO will allow you to do this.
If you are using a point-n-shoot and using the macro setting, do NOT to use the zoom
feature (with a point n shoot if you are too close and then zoom...it will NOT focus). Get
closer with the camera!I would suggest they use SPOT focus system.

97. Contest!
Take a picture of a MACRO texture no one else can identify!
You must fill the frame and submissions must be straight from the
camera - NO EDITING in photo programs!
This in includes no cropping.
What is it???