CHIAROSCURO — The Dynamic Range Mistake

CHIAROSCURO — THE DYNAMIC RANGE MISTAKE //

I think the emphasis on dynamic range in contemporary camera reviews can plant a seed in your mind (especially if you’re new to photography) that losing details in the shadows and highlights is something to be avoided at all costs. And that is a mistake in my opinion.

Darkness in your images is not something that automatically needs to be corrected. It can be used to evoke atmosphere, to draw the viewer’s eye in order to tell a story or to simplify a composition.

Try using darkness as a canvas to showcase light. Really think about what you can do with light. Look for shafts of light cutting through gaps, look for reflected light from buildings, look for diffracted light where sunlight is passing through some glass and the colour spectrum is separated. The more you practice this, the more you’ll start to see and understand light.

But darkness is just as important as light. There’s no such thing as a ‘correct’ exposure. The right Exposure is not an objective truth, it’s a matter of opinion. Use exposure to create the feeling you want.

Less can be more. Don’t be afraid of the dark.

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● CherneBeats, "Last Train" - https://chernebeats.com/
● Music during animated essay: Composition performed by me.

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