Contrast

Red Lips, Black Dress, White Snow Photography

Color grabs people’s attention. Examples are sunsets and flowers, and the primary reason that people like sunset and flower images is because of the color. Thus, the utilization of color is one of the most effective means of creating impact in images. My favorite colors together are black, white and red. Weddings make for great photography in contrast. White dresses, black suits, flowers all can be contrasts and make for an elegant, beautiful photo setting

Images with a lot of red (or related colors such as orange) tend to really grab people’s attention. Bright yellows, Lime greens, violet all can be wonderful colors with black and white.

Using color contrast is one of the most effective ways to create powerful images as the human visual system is highly stimulated by contrasting colors (in other words, our visual system is set up to respond to contrasting color).

So, why not use this to create great images by looking for subjects that have contrasting color. Contrast exists throughout our lives; right vs wrong, peace vs war, republican vs democrate, Jesus vs satan. We make decisions daily based on contrasts.

With winter and snow, white is not a problem. Take the white and add a simple black dress, along with red lipstick and now we have a great contrast of colors.

The East Gallatin River Trail or Bozeman Beach is a favorite area of mine during the winter. I like the balance of trees, river, snow and the way the sun comes through the area. Mountains as well are in the background that provide a great backdrop.

Take your camera and eyes out in your community and enjoy the contrasts that make beauty bold and wonderful.