Use bold patterns and introduce a splash of colour

Photos with strong patterns are often improved when you introduce a little something extra

 

Break the Pattern

When we zoom tight into our subject, eliminating distractions that surround our subject, we bring attention to the details.

A strong pattern jumps off the page and feels ‘monochromatic’ and when you place a subject in this monochromatic colour scheme that is very different in shape or colour.

In Lesson 3 of this course we discussed SCUFI. The reason we Shoot Close Up For Impact is to eliminate distractions and focus our viewers attention to specific details.  This is also the easiest way to create strong patterns.

 

 

Interrupted Patterns

Here are some sample images that I feel exemplify the idea of  interrupted patterns.

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EXERCISE: Find a brick wall, an old barn board wall, wallpapered wall or really anything that has a repeating pattern. Photograph a subject like a child, spouse, pet or even a parked bicycle against that patterned background.

NOTE: You need to make sure you zoom in tight enough so that no outside elements creep into the shot. The patterned background needs to fill the frame.