7 Critical Elements of Beautiful Photography

Have you ever wondered what makes particular photographs stand out and stir your emotions when you look at them? Of course photos of your family and places familiar to you, that you love, will naturally give you the warm fuzzies, but there are also very specific elements of photography composition in great photos that help bring them to life, make you take a second look and remember them.

Below are the 7 elements of photography that a professional photographer will always take into consideration to create beautiful photos.

1. Lighting

   The most critical element to creating beautiful images is lighting. When a photograph has beautiful lighting it gives the image a certain mood or tone and highlights the important aspects of the photo. Using soft artificial light in a controlled environment such as a studio, creates atmosphere and can make all the difference. By placing the light source in the foreground of a photo, a very different result is achieved to placing the light source in the background. Likewise off to the side or pointing down onto your subject. Light is an incredible tool, very versatile and shouldn’t be underestimated when trying to achieve beautiful photography.

2. Surrounds

   Photographic images are naturally taken while focusing on a specific person, that person is only one component of the whole picture. To achieve the whole picture, the background, other subjects, props and lighting all need to be considered and contribute to the final scene. Your professional photographer does not just point and shoot. They are always considering the 7 elements of photography to ensure they achieve the result they are after and in turn creating beautiful images that you will treasure for a lifetime.

   Here at Fine Photography, your photographer has a number of different options of backdrops to choose from that may be used during your photo session. These are a great way to achieve different tones and textures, and looks throughout your session.

3. Texture

   Texture is one of the trickier elements of photography to showcase even though it sounds quite simple. For some photographers, texture is a way to unintentionally bring a portrait to life while, in turn, enhancing the subject. The addition of textured clothing and/or accessories, backgrounds or even flooring creates visual interest without intent.

   Texture can highlight patterns and has the ability to transform the appearance of existing elements of the image. Texture in photography has the capability to evoke emotions and change the way a subject is perceived.

4. Perspective

   Perspective is another important element to be considered when creating a beautiful photo. It is important because it can make a two-dimensional photograph feel like a three-dimensional scene and different perspectives, done right, really do create beautiful pictures. Sometimes it is as simple as getting right down on the floor to look up to your subject or up on a ladder looking down on your subject to create your perfect angle. The options really are endless and only limited to your photographer’s creativity.

5. Confidence

   When people arrive at their photo session prepared and ready to embrace the photo shoot experience for all that it is, their confidence radiates. For a professional photographer, these clients are a dream, as their confidence continues during their photo shoot, making it easy for our photographer to capture the most amazing and beautiful photos that we are sure you will love and that will continue to be loved for a lifetime.

   Please do not worry if you are not oozing with confidence on your arrival. It is only natural, for some clients, to feel unsure. It is our photographer’s job to put you at ease with the process and to help you feel and look your best.

6. Complementary Outfits

   This is such an important element to photography that we have published a separate blog on it. Click here to read our tips on ‘How to Dress for a Photoshoot’.

   In a snapshot, when selecting outfits for yourself and your family, it is important that everyone is dressed in co-ordinating colours and dressed for the same season. You want a unified look. Multiple patterns and busy prints can be distracting and take away from the real focus – you. We want you to feel fabulous, comfortable and confident and this will radiate through into your portraits.

7. Being In The Moment

   Having a professional photographer capture a special moment in time for you and your family is absolutely priceless. There are not many opportunities in life where you can set aside time to be in the moment with your loved ones, focusing on yourselves and enjoying the precious time you are spending together. Time goes by so fast. You will be thankful that you embraced the moment and commissioned Fine Photography to capture these fleeting moments for you. And the end result? Beautiful family portraits that will be treasured for a lifetime.