Posts Tagged ‘photography’
Photography Focus – Black and White Photography
Black and White (B&W) photography is a discipline; this means it involves a set of specific limitations, in this case no use of colour. Experimenting with disciplines will give you a greater awareness of photography and increase your ability to perceive a different perspective.
Many people overlook the power of a black and white image, as the colour is part of the picture there to be captured. The truth is that B&W photography often helps captivate the viewer and show a different focus. Their elegant and timeless nature strengthen their impact and increase their popularity. So what can Black and White Photography do for you?
- Black and white heightens emotional connection,
- Black and white produces clean lines and contrast in images,
- Black and white highlights the depth accentuating the varying light,
- Black and white can transform an ordinary scene to something spectacular.
When we see a colour photo, our mind immediately begins to identify and label the elements in the scene, meaning that we often do not really ‘see’ the photo, but instead see our mind’s interpretation of it.
So how do you decide when a picture should be Black and White, what makes a stunning Black and White photo. Below are four considerations for B&W Photography.
1. Contrast
2. Shape and Form
3. Texture and Pattern
4. Lighting
The lighting of a black and white image will increase or decrease all of the elements listed above, shape, contrast, patterns and textures.
To produce a high quality image it is vital to consider how the lighting will influence these factors, remember a strong image comes from care consideration.
Night Photography – Industry at Night
While waiting for a delayed plane at Newcastle airport I had some time up my sleeve to photograph the coal loaders of Australia’s largest Coal exporting port. Having driven past these loaders many times the complexity and huge scale of the machines and conveyors sparked my interest, usually traveling by day the nature of the beast is disguised, at night it is illuminated.
Sports Photography – QUT vs United – Hockey
Yesterday QUT took on United, despite a close game and a lead at half time QUT fell 4-2 to United after two quick goals in the second half.
In the Press – South East Advertiser
I have officially been published, last week one of my images was printed in the Quest Newspaper’s South East Advertiser on Wednesday July 14. An image of the page, my image and the accompanying article can be found below.
Some of these photos are also featured on the Brisbane Hockey Association website and can be seen along side match reports from the weekends game.
Chartered Accountants Volleyball
Winners of the ICAA Beach Volleyball 2009
Every year the ICAA run numerous social sporting competitions for their members. I was the event photographer for this year’s beach volleyball. All photos can be found here, these are available for sale as prints or digital copies.
