Bell County 4-H Dominant Color Photography December 30, 2013 Emma Coffman Christian Coffman...
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Bell County 4-H Dominant Color Photography December 30, 2013 Emma Coffman Christian Coffman Elizabeth Coffman
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Bell County 4-HDominant Color Photography
December 30, 2013Emma Coffman
Christian CoffmanElizabeth Coffman
Agenda• What is Dominant Color
Photography?• How to Achieve Dominant Color• Creating Moods with Color• Do’s and Don’ts• Quiz
What is it?• Dominant color is achieved when one
color serves as the focal point in a photo. • The color expresses more intensity
among other colors in the picture. • This type of photo tends to instantly
catch the attention of the viewer.
How to Achieve It
• Choose one dominant color which will serve as your focal point.
• Include items that compliment the dominant color NOT distract the eye... (normally)
• Carefully consider backgrounds. Coordinate with the dominant color or use neutral tones.
• As with still life… generate INTEREST!
Color Relationships: Creating Moods• Know your colors– Evoke positive emotions– Catch the eye– Warm colors advance/cool colors recede (use to “pop” a
photo)
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This dot appears to be in front of the wall - ADVANCING Warm colored subject
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Color Relationships: Creating Moods• Cool Color Dominance Harmony: – Cool blues, violets, and greens = remoteness
• Warm Color Dominance Harmony: – Saturated red, gold, orange, and yellow = comfort and
warmth
Color Relationships: Creating Moods• Complimentary Colors: – Colors that sit opposite of each other on the color wheel
= increased intensity, contrast and emphasis
• Monochromatic Color Harmony: – Keeping within the same color family
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Color Relationships: Creating Moods• Split Complimentary Dominance Harmony: – One Color with two opposite colors = drama
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Do’s and Don’tsDO:• Use photography basics • Stick with a theme• Be unique! Dare to do something different.
DON’T:• Add too many colors• Lose sight of your subject (must stand out)• Be afraid of getting close and personal
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Dominant Color
Examples
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Notice how the background is NOT the same as the subject?
However, it IS neutral.
Here are some other examples…
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Use other colors as long as they don’t distract
the eye
Here are some other examples…
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What is the “Mood” of these images?
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Pelfind.com
www.canadiannaturephotographer.com
www.texas4-h.tamu.edu
www.intotheoutdoors.worldpress.com
http://www.flickr.com/photos/barbmomyer/5483118142/
www.pelfind.com
www.lenscanvas.com
www.dustandrust.com
www.absolutearts.com
www.digital-photo-secrets.com
www.westnewyorkflorist.com
www.marcellarousseau.wordpress.com
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www.artatm.com www.weheartit.com
www.betterphoto.com
Quiz:Dominant Color Fail or Success?
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Dominant Color Fail or Success?
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Dominant Color Fail or Success?
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Dominant Color Fail or Success?
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Dominant Color Fail or Success?
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Dominant Color Fail or Success?
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Dominant Color Fail or Success?
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Dominant Color Fail or Success?
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Conclusion• Dominant Color Photography takes
thought and preparation • Be sure the subject is distinguishable• Limit competing colors in the frame• Complimenting colors create moods• Don’t be afraid to take
chances – embrace the unusual!
Resources• Ronalea, “45 Examples of Monochromatic Color Dominance in Photography”,
February 10, 2012, Retrieved from the internet December 29, 2013. http://www.tripwiremagazine.com/2012/02/monochrome-color-dominance.html
• Bill Jones, “32 Beautiful Examples of One Color Dominant Photography”, The Photo Argus. Retrieved from the internet December 29, 2013. http://www.thephotoargus.com/inspiration/32-beautiful-examples-of-one-color-dominate-photography/
• Littlemisspatricia, “How Using Color Relationships Can Impact Your Photography”, March 10, 2013, Retrieved from the internet December 29, 2013. http://www.lightstalking.com/how-using-color-relationships-can-impact-your-photography
• Alain Briot, “Using Color Harmonies in Photography”, Retrieved from the internet December 29, 2013. http://www.luminous-landscape.com/columns/briots-view/color_harmonies_4_cool_and_warm_dominance.shtml
Questions?
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