Beginners Guide to Abstract Photography: Four Tips to Capture Breathtakingly Beautiful Abstract Images
Introduction
Abstract photography, like all abstract art, is all about the simplest elements of aesthetic expression. The uniqueness of abstract photography lies in the fact that it cannot be bounded to one single definition. Abstraction, in its simplest form, captures a fragment of the original scene thus isolating it from the context. Viewers may only know the essence of the subject, or understand it, by what is implied. Instead, the viewers are attracted to the image by its beauty, engrossment or uniqueness of the visual experience.
Composition in Abstract Photography
Abstract photography is seeing the world through the photographer’s eye. We’re aiming to capture something in a way that takes us out of our comfort zone, make us question what we see, invite us to enter another realm.
1.Use Macro Photography or Abstraction by Isolation
Macro photography is the art of taking close-up pictures that reveal details which can’t be seen with the naked eye. Macro is an appropriate method of creating abstract photography since it enkindles visual excitement and takes viewers into a surreal world.
Abstract photography creates an emotional connect with the viewers. The key to creating great and memorable abstract images is to focus on one element of the subject and remove all the other things to create an everlasting impact!
2. Play with Colors
When colors are used as a form of expression; they invariably draw the attention of your viewers uplifting their moods instantly. Look for complementary colors to hold the viewer’s attention longer.
3. Experiment with Patterns and Textures
Texture refers to the visual quality of the surface of an object, revealed through variances in shape, tone and color depth. These are completely random which may mean nothing to a common man but creates a unique visual effect when captured through a camera.
Patterns are more or less similar to textures but are much more structured. Patterns can be found everywhere around us; in man-made constructions as well as in the lap of mother nature. Using patterns creatively means to create something that looks very real, by using repetitive aspects of shape and color.
4. Abstraction By Movement
By this method, you can experiment with camera motion to create abstract blurs. You will be doing loads of experiments and probably throw way more pictures than you keep but the end result will definitely be worth it! Most of these photos will be a blend of colors, patterns, and themes, all in a single frame!
Since abstract photography cannot be defined by a fixed set of ideas or rules; the entire world is your playground. Just set your imaginations free and wild and you never know what mesmerizing pieces of art you are coming your way. You can make an abstract photography out of anything and everything; lines, shapes, forms, colors, patterns, textures, zoom in, zoom out, architectures, flowers, animals, insects, nature and the list goes on.
The next time you are out with your camera, make sure to observe every minute detail in and around you. Look for interesting ways of expression that will touch the emotional chords of your viewers.
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