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Spice Up Your Interior Shots With A Little Contrast! |
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Written by Alan Blakely
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Contrast can either be your best friend or your worst enemy as an architectural photographer. Nothing screams amateur more than uncontrolled contrast. On the other hand, deliberate and controlled contrast is the signature of a master photographer.
The late Dean Collins taught that the craft of photography was all about creating a highlight and controlling a shadow. Dean’s lectures dealt primarily with people and product photography, but the concept applies equally well to architectural photography—especially architectural interiors.
One of the real challenges when photographing architectural interiors is maintaining detail in windows and light fixtures while also preserving shadow details in the room. In past articles I’ve talked about various techniques to reduce contrast so as to maintain both shadow and highlight detail. However one always runs the risk of creating a flat, dull and boring image.
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Alan Blakely |
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| Current Author Promotion: Alan Blakely is the founder of The Association of Independent Architectural Photograhers an internet-based trade association with the primary purpose of helping promote the professional success of established independent architectural photographers.
Alan Blakely has been making money as a photographer since the age of 14. First as a photojournalist for his hometown newspaper in Utah, and ultimately as a nationally recognized commercial photographer. Alan’s interests and professional pursuits are widely varied, and have included careers as a jazz musician and advertising copywriter. Alan holds a BA degree from Brigham Young University in Advertising Communications.
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