Practice Brief 01 - Photography

 

Practice Brief 01: Photography

Millie Kelly

Shallow Depth of field:           

Shallow depth of field photography is achieved by using a wide aperture (low f-number), a longer focal length, or getting physically closer to the subject. The technique is used to isolate a subject, guide the viewer's eye, and create a visually appealing or dreamy effect, especially in portraits and macro photography.                          

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Back Lighting:

This technique produces a flattering, soft light on the subject's face by leaving them in shadow while highlighting hair and contours. To master backlighting, position your subject with their back to the light, use a wide aperture for a dreamy look and bokeh, and consider using a reflector or fill flash to brighten their face for balanced lighting.

 
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Low-key lighting:

It features a predominance of dark tones and few to no mid-tones or bright highlights, focusing attention on the subject through the selective use of light and shadow. This technique is ideal for evoking emotions like tension, suspense, or danger, and is frequently seen in crime dramas, and horror films. 
                                            

                                                                        

                        

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Deep depth of field:

It is achieved by using a small high f-number, a shorter focal length lens, and by being further away from the subject. This technique is ideal for architecture, or product photography to ensure that all elements in the scene are clear and detailed, providing context and a comprehensive view for the viewer

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Monochrome Lighting:

Monochrome photography uses black and white (greyscale). Unlike standard colour photography that displays the full spectrum of hues, monotone photography relies on variations in light and tone to capture subject matter, often emphasising mood, texture, and form rather than true-to-life colour representation. 

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Chiaroscuro:

In photography, a chiaroscuro effect without highlights is not possible, as highlights are a fundamental component of the technique. The Italian term chiaroscuro literally means "light-dark," and the technique relies on the interplay of strong contrasts between light and shadow to create drama, depth, and volume. 

                                                                     

             

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Over-exposed Lighting:

Overexposed lighting is when too much light hits the camera, creating a image that is very bright. The brightness overpowers the image, causing highlights to appear as solid, washed-out white areas, also known as "blown-out". 

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