Fig. 5.7
Becoming aware of visual patterns and graphic
elements in locations will add dimension and interest
to images, allowing the viewer’s eye to move around
the frame freely.
Shot with Reflector, Nikon D3s, lens 24–70 zoom.Textures
Both natural and manmade materials will have certain
texturesand qualitiesthatcaneasilybeused toenhance
and impart interest and structure to a portrait. This is
particularly relevant where colours and textures either
complementorcontrastwiththoseoftheclient’sskintone
and what they are wearing,
makingtheseparticularlysuccessful.Forexample,placing
asubjectinfrontofatexturedpainteddoorwillcreatea