Key 9. FOREGROUND and BACKGROUND
I always love photos with a feeling of depth. One way to do that is to create an interesting space between the foreground and the background.
For example in this photo the foreground and background are framing the most important object in the middle. As you can see I have also composed this photo with a diagonal line that creates a feeling of direction and speed.
This photo is shot more from above but it’s still composed with the same principle.
Here are some more examples for you – in these photos – from the former fine dining restaurant Mistral – you can see that I have worked a lot with foreground, background, depth and a diagonal direction.
Regarding backgrounds – like I sad in an earlier program – if you don’t have enough space – or maybe another reason for not setting up a background – use an angle that is more from above, like in this photo.
And if you are setting up a background you could either just – like in this case – lift the paper or cloth a bit to create a feeling of a never ending background. Or put up a wooden box, a piece of cloth, a rusty baking sheet, a wallpaper or whatever looks good.
In these photos I wanted to create an interesting background and foreground to strengthen the smell of the dessert – smoke and tar.
And in this photo I am simply using a black cloth in the background.
And in this photo the background is showing parts of the Urban Chef logo.
In this photo the flower is creating a visual background to give the photo a more soft and romantic atmosphere.
Conclusion:
– Working with foreground and background creates a visual effect of depth.
– If you do not have enough space to set up a background – change the angle and shoot more from above.
I’m looking forward to seeing your photos at Instagram #foodphotoassignment
Best of luck!
Se the program at YouTube FOREGROUND and BACKGROUND
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