Visual Art – Creative Genes

Aesthetics of a Photograph – Contrast, Focus and Simplicity (Part 3)

CONTRAST What is contrast? Contrast in photography refers to the use of differences in visual weight to highlight distinctions between elements. This happens when one element stands out more than another, with greater visual weight leading to stronger contrast. Essentially, creating contrast depends on variations in attributes such as shape and color. Ever wondered whyContinue reading “Aesthetics of a Photograph – Contrast, Focus and Simplicity (Part 3)”

Aesthetics of a Photograph – Elements of Visual Art (Part 1)

Embark on a captivating journey through the aesthetics of photography in this three-part blog series. In Part 1, we explore the foundational elements of visual art including color. Part 2 delves into interplay of light and shadows, composition and perspective. The final installment, Part 3, navigates contrast, simplicity, selective focus, negative space, and the transformativeContinue reading “Aesthetics of a Photograph – Elements of Visual Art (Part 1)”

Ideas for Photography Projects

# 1. Travel & Places Most of us love to travel. Have you ever paused and kept your camera aside, to feel the characteristics of that place making it distinct, including the mood, environment, people around or your reason for being there? If not, this time when you head out to a new place, takeContinue reading “Ideas for Photography Projects”

Seven Elements of Visual Art: Lines, Patterns & Tones (Part II)

“No matter how much shape, or form, or texture, or tone, or line, or any of the visual elements are present, if they aren’t put to some purpose all you have is a picture about a visual element.” — Peter Glendinning 04 Lines Lines give the viewer a sense of direction to move their gaze alongContinue reading “Seven Elements of Visual Art: Lines, Patterns & Tones (Part II)”

Seven Elements of Visual Art: Shape, Form & Texture (Part I)

“A writer must understand what nouns, adjectives, adverbs, and other word forms are, before putting them together in sentences that make sense to a reader. Similarly, an artist must understand the essential elements of design that must be put together to create a composition that will “make sense” to a viewer of their artwork.” —Continue reading “Seven Elements of Visual Art: Shape, Form & Texture (Part I)”