NEWSLETTER: on complimentary colors in your images
sent by Scott Kranz |
📸 Photography Tip
When we share an image, we share an experience, emotions and all. While the subject matter of the photo is a big factor, it's not the only one. The color and tonality of the image will convey certain feelings and emotions, and we must take creative control over this opportunity. Specifically, where possible, incorporate “complimentary colors”—blues and oranges, reds and greens, purples and yellows—into your image. Given their opposing position on the color wheel, their use creates maximum color contrast, harmony, and stability. This can be done actively in a scene dominated by one color by introducing its complimentary color in through a human subject or prop. (See the red jacketed hiker among the green forest below.) It can also be accomplished by keeping your eye out for natural pairings of color among the landscape, whether created by the juxtaposition of different pigments in objects, or rather warm highlights and cool shadows.
Using complimentary colors to evoke an intended feeling and emotion in the viewer.
Pictured: Rattlesnake Trail, WA | Anza Borrego, CA | Wing Lake, WA
🎬 New YouTube Video
Follow along on one of my recent winter outings in the Cascade Range as I venture through the snowy backcountry to capture unique mountain landscape scenes. In the video, you’ll have the opportunity to give your input and select your favorite images among my captured set! The video winds down with relaxing sunset visuals. I hope you enjoy the video! As always, I welcome your feedback on new types of videos you'd like to see.
✍️ Quote of the Week
“The world is changing too fast. Without the spark of initiative, you have no choice but to simply react to the world. Without the ability to instigate and experiment, you are stuck, adrift, waiting to be shoved.”
An always helpful nudge, pep talk, and kick in the butt. Courtesy of Seth Godin's manifesto, Poke the Box.
Until next time,
Scott
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Scott Kranz is a full-time outdoor photographer and filmmaker based in Seattle. Born and raised in Minnesota, Scott moved to Washington State in 2013 and first explored the Cascade Range, which sparked a lifelong love of outdoor adventure and photography. Since, he’s come to partner with some of the world’s leading brands and shot on all seven continents.