Abstract Photography
Definition of abstract in relation to art:
1ab·stract adjective \ab-?strakt, ?ab-?\
Abstract Photographers concentrate on shapes, colors, and form and less on the thing in the photo. Shooting for abstraction is a great exercise to help you train your eye and to see your everyday objects and surroundings in a new way.
1ab·stract adjective \ab-?strakt, ?ab-?\
- expressing ideas and emotions by using elements such as colors and lines without attempting to create a realistic picture
- A trend in painting and sculpture in the twentieth century. Abstract art seeks to break away from traditional representation of physical objects. It explores the relationships of forms and colors, whereas more traditional art represents the world in recognizable images.
Abstract Photographers concentrate on shapes, colors, and form and less on the thing in the photo. Shooting for abstraction is a great exercise to help you train your eye and to see your everyday objects and surroundings in a new way.
Abstract Photography Tips for Beginners:
- Start with everyday objects
- Use elements of design to your advantage
- Go macro
- Shoot through objects
- Capture motion
- Practice the art of subtraction
- Customize your lighting
- Experiment with different shooting styles
- Post-process your images
Ideas and Inspiration for Abstract Photography
Key Elements of a Good Abstract Photo:
- Simplicity
- Composition
- Angle of View
- Lighting
- Harmony
- Mystery
8 Famous Abstract Photographers and Their Work
- Ola Kolehmainen
- Andrew S. Gray
- Harry Callahan
- Angie McMonigal
- Jackie Ranken
- Frances Seward
- Matthew Venot
- Alexander Jacques
- Maija Savolainen
