This is the design of
the false ceiling in the
living room. The layered
curves make for a great
minimalistic composition.
Sharpness and depth of field are critical
here, especially when shooting corners.
I mostly used apertures like f/11 and f/14.
The sensor dust that sometimes showed up
due to the use of narrow apertures, added to
the grungy look that I was going for.
In the digital darkroom I do a lot of
selective contrast adjustments to bring out
as much texture as possible. A sharpening
filter and a slight sepia tone are added
towards the end.
To view more images from Sarang’s work, you can
visit his website http://www.sarangnaik.com
- Light Matters: Pay attention to the play of light in the rooms at different times
of the day. See how it accentuates or mutes the features of the room. - Look for Quirky Details: Every house comes with its own set of idiosyncrasies.
Learn to notice them and make them stand out in your images. - Think of a Good Concept: Sticking to a single concept gives the project a
structure instead of it being all over the place.
Tips For Shooting Abstracts In Your Home
The light reflecting off
a car’s roof formed this
pattern in my bedroom.
It created a gradient that
looked perfect in black
and white.
BETTER PHOTOGRA PHY
79
on assignment
aPril 2015