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Many photographers spend a lot of time in selecting the right model, discuss her wardrobe,
hairstyle, makeup and what have you. Yet, they tend to overlook a very important aspect; the
background. This is a vital part of any photographic set up and needs the proper attention. It can
make or break the composition, feel and dynamics of a photograph. Are you still not sure about
the importance in choosing the right background? In following article, I want to bring to your
attention two important factors that we tend to fail to notice when choosing a background. These
can apply for both outdoor and indoor photo shoots, though since most of my work is done
outdoors, I will focus mainly on outdoor situations.

Excessive Background Noise

From my experience, I have learned that the simpler a photograph is the better. By this I mean,
when shooting a model you aim to have a background that compliments your model not compete
with it. Let us consider a scenario in which you are to shoot a model in a cowboy costume. To
complement the model you decide to shoot the session on a farm. You are faced up with two
choices. In your first option, the model poses inside an old barn, with bails of straw and a couple of
tools in the background. As a second choice, the model sits on a tractor with horses grazing in the
backdrop.

You can realize that in the second instance there are too many things going on. The massiveness
of the tractor and the moving horses are likely to overpower your model. On the contrary, inside
the barn the background is not stealing the viewer's attention but rather it directs it towards the
model.

Always keep in mind that your choice of background never overshadows your main subject; your
model.

Conflicting Messages

Have you ever tried to convey a message through your photos but the results said otherwise? One
evening I received a call from a friend telling me that he had some great pictures that wanted to
share with me. He said he had found this 'great' shooting location.

Upon seeing the photos I was terrified. The location looked more like a damping site than the
country side he was trying to portrait. To be fair there was a beautiful pond surrounded by fantastic
weeping willow trees, but the copious amount of damp scattered all over the area was a shame.

Do you sincerely thing that a glamorous shoot can be done in such a location? Such a situation
could be termed as juxtaposition, meaning that the message conveyed would say that the model
and the whole set is purely rubbish.

This kind of situation is observed in my magazines and newspapers, sometimes intentionally other
times out of neglect or lack of knowledge. Keep your eyes wide open for these kinds of
circumstances.

Conclusion

As you can see, in choosing the right background there is more than just colours, shapes and
shades. It is a complex scenario in which conflicting details and complementary elements all play
a part in your final product.




Do you want to acquire a handful of posing secrets so that you too can master the art of posing
and directing a model? If yes, I invite you to follow my site at http://michaelabela.weebly.com in
order to manage to move from one style to another with ease like a pro.

Author: Michael Abela

Source: http://michaelabela.weebly.com/




Article Source:
http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Michael_Abela




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Understanding the Basic Elements in a Photographic Background for a Perfect Photo Shoot

  • 1. ==== ==== ALERT: Click this link to learn how you can submit photos online and earn up to $5000 week after week! Check this link now! http://doiop.com/digicamcash ==== ==== Many photographers spend a lot of time in selecting the right model, discuss her wardrobe, hairstyle, makeup and what have you. Yet, they tend to overlook a very important aspect; the background. This is a vital part of any photographic set up and needs the proper attention. It can make or break the composition, feel and dynamics of a photograph. Are you still not sure about the importance in choosing the right background? In following article, I want to bring to your attention two important factors that we tend to fail to notice when choosing a background. These can apply for both outdoor and indoor photo shoots, though since most of my work is done outdoors, I will focus mainly on outdoor situations. Excessive Background Noise From my experience, I have learned that the simpler a photograph is the better. By this I mean, when shooting a model you aim to have a background that compliments your model not compete with it. Let us consider a scenario in which you are to shoot a model in a cowboy costume. To complement the model you decide to shoot the session on a farm. You are faced up with two choices. In your first option, the model poses inside an old barn, with bails of straw and a couple of tools in the background. As a second choice, the model sits on a tractor with horses grazing in the backdrop. You can realize that in the second instance there are too many things going on. The massiveness of the tractor and the moving horses are likely to overpower your model. On the contrary, inside the barn the background is not stealing the viewer's attention but rather it directs it towards the model. Always keep in mind that your choice of background never overshadows your main subject; your model. Conflicting Messages Have you ever tried to convey a message through your photos but the results said otherwise? One evening I received a call from a friend telling me that he had some great pictures that wanted to share with me. He said he had found this 'great' shooting location. Upon seeing the photos I was terrified. The location looked more like a damping site than the country side he was trying to portrait. To be fair there was a beautiful pond surrounded by fantastic weeping willow trees, but the copious amount of damp scattered all over the area was a shame. Do you sincerely thing that a glamorous shoot can be done in such a location? Such a situation
  • 2. could be termed as juxtaposition, meaning that the message conveyed would say that the model and the whole set is purely rubbish. This kind of situation is observed in my magazines and newspapers, sometimes intentionally other times out of neglect or lack of knowledge. Keep your eyes wide open for these kinds of circumstances. Conclusion As you can see, in choosing the right background there is more than just colours, shapes and shades. It is a complex scenario in which conflicting details and complementary elements all play a part in your final product. Do you want to acquire a handful of posing secrets so that you too can master the art of posing and directing a model? If yes, I invite you to follow my site at http://michaelabela.weebly.com in order to manage to move from one style to another with ease like a pro. Author: Michael Abela Source: http://michaelabela.weebly.com/ Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Michael_Abela ==== ==== ALERT: Click this link to learn how you can submit photos online and earn up to $5000 week after week! Check this link now! http://doiop.com/digicamcash ==== ====