
When you think about a photo that is unforgettable, what kind of photo do you think of? Is it a sunset photo? How about one step further and go with a “twilight photo”. Or is it some person doing something amazing.
There are tricks to make your photos “unforgettable”, and I am going to go over these steps now. I have checked out all those photos that have been classified as “unforgettable” as well, and see if you agree. Don’t these photos just somehow fit the mold?
1- Frame your photo:
This does not mean to physically put your photo in a frame, but as you take a photo, if you have the chance to find something in the foreground or even in the background that can frame around your subject, you will be way ahead. Here are some examples:



2- Movement in your photo:
When shooting something that has motion or movement with it, allow the subject to have something to move into. For example, this would be better if the subject was not in the center. If something was moving, have some area in the frame of the photo to move into. See examples:



3– Direction:
Our brain perceives information from left to right, so it’s best to position all the important stuff in the right side of the frame. Examples:



4- TRY A DIFFERENT CAMERA ANGLE:
Try taking photos from a different angle. Instead of taking pictures standing up, get down to the level of the subject, if it’s a pet or child. You will find a different story to your photo:



5- TRY SHOOTING WITH “NEGATIVE SPACE”
There are two spaces in every image:
- positive space (it shows the main subject);
- negative space (usually it’s the background).
Don’t forget to keep an eye on what is happening in the negative space; you want it to emphasize your main subject, not cramp it.



A great blog or article on “negative space” has been done before. Check out this article HERE to learn more.
6- GIVE YOUR PHOTOS “DEPTH”
Depth will give your shot a more three-dimensional and rich feel. There are few features that can help you achieve it:
- parallel lines, which come to one point in the distance;
- gradually dissolving fog will make your photo seem layered;
- tone (volume is transmitted through color: darker objects appear closer, and lighter objects appear farther away);
- depth of field (if you blur the background, clear objects will appear closer, while fuzzy objects will seem more distant).




7- HIGHLIGHT THE “FOREGROUND”
When taking a scenic shot, that has depth, add something in the foreground. If you add something in the foreground, your viewers will feel like they can relate to the size and depth of the picture more.



8- Watch for shadows and reflections to make your photo amazing:
Use these elements to make your picture more interesting and dramatic. You can create a visual ’dialogue’ between the subject and its reflection (shadow).



9- Take photos during the “golden hour” or the “blue hour”
The “Golden Hour” is my favorite time to shoot. It is the one hour before sunset. The colors have gone to a golden color in the sky and the colors everywhere are a nice warm golden hue. It really warms things up and makes things very pleasant.
GOLDEN HOUR:


BLUE HOUR:
This is the time when the sun has set, or just before the sun comes up. The light is predominately blue. Check it out: This is often called twilight:


CONCLUSION:
There are many ideas that you can use to create an unforgettable photo. Study these ideas shown here, and go make some unforgettable photos.
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