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Technique
Look for the small moments
It’s tempting to go for the low-hanging fruit and only
shoot obvious situations. Dancing and smiling people
are often found at events but I think the magic is in
the small moments, those subtle interactions. A
quick look, a gesture... these intimate glances
provide so much more depth to an image and
are also more interesting to look at for viewers.Bright colours and contrasts
People in general dress safe with dull and muted colours. When there is someone
who’s wearing something unique and bright, this creates a photographic opportunity.
Photograph them in front of the ‘dull’ people so they are sure to stand out. Try to
enhance the contrast by shooting them against people standing in the shade.Maarten Mellemans
Maarten is a fine-art photographer based
in Belgium. He’s worked with a wide range
of clients including magazines and music
festivals. He also organises workshops.
See maartenmellemans.be and
photographydomination.com.Documentary portraits
Photographer Maarten Mellemans
reveals his top shooting tips for
capturing portraits at events and in
daily life using only natural light
‘I think the magic is in the small moments, those
subtle interactions.. A quick look, a gesture...’
ALL PICTURES ON PAGES 18-19 © MA ARTEN MELLEMANS