Low-Key Photography
The topic for this general photography contest is: Low-Key Photography.
Low key refers to a style of photography that utilizes predominantly dark tones to create a dramatic looking image. Where high key lighting seeks to over light the subject to the point of reduced contrast, low key lighting intensifies the contrast in an image through intensely reduced lighting. The key here is not just to produce a dark image but to use lighting very selectively so that only specific portions of the image are illuminated. Normally as a photographer, you spend your time trying to avoid harsh shadows, especially on faces and around the subject's eyes. For this reason, shooting low key can actually be a fun change of pace. (ref., "The Complete Beginner?s Guide to Shooting Low Key" by: Josh Johnson. I invite you to visit his page for more guidance. http://photography.tutsplus.com/tutorials/the-complete-beginners-guide-to-shooting-low-key--photo-3427
Submit a Low-Key photograph. Any / all subjects are welcome, however, the photograph should clearly be about the topic. Basic / Minor Edits to photos are permitted. No layers, cloning or filters. Voters will be asked to consider the topic when making a choice for a winner.
No digital art or traditional artwork should be submitted.
Deadline: Contest is closed. Deadline was Sunday, August 16, 2015.
Low key refers to a style of photography that utilizes predominantly dark tones to create a dramatic looking image. Where high key lighting seeks to over light the subject to the point of reduced contrast, low key lighting intensifies the contrast in an image through intensely reduced lighting. The key here is not just to produce a dark image but to use lighting very selectively so that only specific portions of the image are illuminated. Normally as a photographer, you spend your time trying to avoid harsh shadows, especially on faces and around the subject's eyes. For this reason, shooting low key can actually be a fun change of pace. (ref., "The Complete Beginner?s Guide to Shooting Low Key" by: Josh Johnson. I invite you to visit his page for more guidance. http://photography.tutsplus.com/tutorials/the-complete-beginners-guide-to-shooting-low-key--photo-3427
Submit a Low-Key photograph. Any / all subjects are welcome, however, the photograph should clearly be about the topic. Basic / Minor Edits to photos are permitted. No layers, cloning or filters. Voters will be asked to consider the topic when making a choice for a winner.
No digital art or traditional artwork should be submitted.
Deadline: Contest is closed. Deadline was Sunday, August 16, 2015.
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