ARTICLE SUMMARY: How many designers out there like to pick up their camera and go out and start shooting just for the fun of it. Let’s face it, we all need a change of scenery once in a while, and what better way for a creative to exercise their imagination than through photography.
Black and white photos remain artistic classics, but in today’s digital age, color photography leads as the favored medium. As such, in order to elevate your photo skills an in-depth knowledge of color is key to success.
Marjan Krebelj’s “Color Theory for Photographers, part I” offers a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of color, helping photographers and designers of any level refine their skills through a deeper understanding of color. Topics covered include:
- The biology of colors
- The Color Wheel
- Color Theory Glossary (for modern digital workflow)
In the old days with film you were able to manipulate your photos by adjusting f-stops, film speeds and exposure settings on the camera. Today with digital photography and programs like photoshop you can do so much more, but to do that you need to know the color basics that this article gives you.
For the average person, by putting their camera exposure setting on “auto” they are missing out on the satisfaction of creating not just a great photo, but a work of art.
This is a great article that will help you level up your camera and color skills so you can create that work of art.
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