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2024.09.07

Eye-Friendly Photography with Transparency | Focus #179

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Do you want to take photos that are gentle on the eyes and soft? Photos with transparency give viewers a gentle and soft impression. How can you capture such transparent photos? This time, we will introduce the characteristics of transparent photos and tips on how to take them.

What are Transparent Photos?

Bright and Low Contrast

Transparent photos are characterized by bright exposure and low contrast. For example, using soft light on a cloudy day or near a window can create photos with an overall soft impression.

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Bluish Tones

To create a sense of transparency, bluish tones are effective. For instance, using the sky or waterside scenery as a background naturally results in photos with a bluish transparency.

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Gentle Colors

Using gentle colors overall makes photos feel soft. For example, shooting with pastel-colored clothing or accessories can result in soft photos with gentle hues.

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Tips for Taking Transparent Photos

Harmonize Colors

First, harmonize the colors of the objects in your photo. For instance, using cool colors like white, pale blue, and gray makes it easier to achieve transparency. The key is to unify the overall tone of the photo and keep the contrast low.

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Utilize Backlighting

Using backlighting can envelop the subject in light, giving a soft impression. For example, photographing people with backlighting in the evening makes their hair sparkle, enhancing the overall transparency. Side lighting is also effective, as it can bring out both dimensionality and transparency when light is cast from the side.

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Incorporate Transparency

To further enhance transparency, utilize the transparency of the subject. For example, using glass cups or transparent plastic items can reflect light and sparkle. Also, photographing scenery through a window with water droplets is effective.

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How was it?
By keeping these points in mind, you can add transparency to your photos, giving viewers a gentle impression. Master the art of transparent photography to softly capture everyday moments.

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