Title: 7.6. Colour in the world of Photography
Course: EN_Colour theory > Section: 7. Colour as a design element for E-Designers

The world is full of colour! Painters and photographers share this basic conviction

But did you know that painters and photographers use different colour schemes? (Yes!)

Read the following article and answer the question:

Why do painters and photographers use different complements?

https://www.johnpaulcaponigro.com/blog/19954/difference-painters-photographers-color-wheels/

 When you will depict the world in convincing photographs, then you must skilfully present it. Colour is a powerful tool to draw attention.

- Use the colour wheel to obtain contrasting colours
- Use a bright colour that stands out against the other colours in a scene
- Use colour to create an abstract photo
- Use bright colourful backgrounds
- Understand and use dominant (warm) and receding (cold) colours
- Use colour in the rule of thirds composition

 https://photographypro.com/color-in-photography/

 Read the article and understand which role colour plays for photographers and how it can be a tool to create effective photos.

Analyse the given examples.

Task

Take three different photographs, applying one of the rules to each.