Chiaroscuro
Chiaroscuro is an Italian artistic term used to describe the dramatic effect of contrasting areas of light and dark in a photograph. In the photographic world it simply means strong and bold contrasts between light and dark areas in a photograph. This style of photography is often well-suited for portraits or simply to give a scene the illusion of being three-dimensional. It adds depth and a more mysterious atmosphere as it creates impact and contrast. Chiaroscuro is also a popular technique we often see used in black & white photos.
Here are some examples:
Chiaroscuro is an Italian artistic term used to describe the dramatic effect of contrasting areas of light and dark in a photograph. In the photographic world it simply means strong and bold contrasts between light and dark areas in a photograph. This style of photography is often well-suited for portraits or simply to give a scene the illusion of being three-dimensional. It adds depth and a more mysterious atmosphere as it creates impact and contrast. Chiaroscuro is also a popular technique we often see used in black & white photos.
Here are some examples:
When I would use this? - To show dramatic effects.
What subject matter? - People and animals.
what time of day? - Anytime of day but would look more effective in the night.
What emotions this will create? - Sad, lonely, angry, depressed, it could also create a sense of a flash back/Memory.
What subject matter? - People and animals.
what time of day? - Anytime of day but would look more effective in the night.
What emotions this will create? - Sad, lonely, angry, depressed, it could also create a sense of a flash back/Memory.