If a shadow presents itself into your shot, sometime taking advantage of it can make a better composition than avoiding it. They can make amazing lines, angles and a deeper narrative in a well composed space. Here are some examples of shadow photography and how they can be used enhance the subject.
Use the shadow as the main subject of the photograph. You can do this by arranging the elements in the shot so that the shadow takes on a more prominent place in the composition. It could be that the shadow is a more interesting shape than the more obvious subject in the space.
To follow Elizabeth’s informative article on using leading lines in photography, here are some interesting examples of line photography to get you inspired for your next photo project. If you have any of your photos as examples, send us link in the comment section below!
We talk about lighting so much in photography that we sometimes forget how shadows can be an interesting subject itself. Shadows can create depth, texture, contrasts, geometric shapes and even illusions. Here are 20 great examples that will have you look at shadows in a different way.
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