Thursday, February 11, 2010

Valentine's Day Picture Taking Tips

By Jason Kelly

Valentine's day allows us to celebrate the tie that binds us all which is love. It's also a day where you can use photography as a tool to show your feelings. This article will help you make great Valentine's Day photographs you could give to your loved ones. Ideas for backgrounds, props and effects are provided below to produce eye-catching pictures.

The soft Focus effect will be discussed here. Romantic effects can be added by utilizing the layering effect in your digital software. You will also read about using a similar layer and making the strength of the effect 50%. You may opt to use layer blending controls. Using this technique gives you a beautiful picture.

Brainstorm regarding your theme before taking your pictures.One idea you may have are hearts and a red theme. That's the perfect and common background you could use. But if you use something like graffiti, it would be the best. Use any kind of fabric and paint it by drawing a large heart. Find alternative materials to embellish your fabric like sequins and beads.

You can add fabulous props. For ideas just browse through catalogs. You can also make your own props. Your self-designed backgrounds will be much more special.It is all up to you when designing your props. You may want to use words or symbols. Photography is really a venue for you to express your self.

An optional idea you could use to add in your photography is having pop bubbles floating around. Bubble machines are not expensive. Bubbles will give you a lovely effect.

Express your concept toward love through photography. Show your creativity and originality in capturing images. Design it with your own choice of effect, backgrounds and props. You could give a photograph as a Valentine's Day gift using any of these great ideas. - 2361

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