As you begin to print, ask yourself this question, "What type of mood is portrayed by my subject/content?" How you choose to print your photograph should take this into consideration. High drama? What about using a 4 or 5 filter to really boost the contrast. Soft and quiet? Play down the contrast and really pay attention to the middle and lighter values. Yes, every photographer should be able to print a good photograph with a full tonal range of values from white to black, but do not forget to print for mood as well.
Friday, October 26, 2007
Printing for the Subject
As you begin to print, ask yourself this question, "What type of mood is portrayed by my subject/content?" How you choose to print your photograph should take this into consideration. High drama? What about using a 4 or 5 filter to really boost the contrast. Soft and quiet? Play down the contrast and really pay attention to the middle and lighter values. Yes, every photographer should be able to print a good photograph with a full tonal range of values from white to black, but do not forget to print for mood as well.
