📷 6 factors that affect a subject’s interest value

Hey photographers, let's talk about this... [Home]( 📷 6 Factors That Affect a Subject’s Interest Value Subject selection is the first step whenever you want to create a photograph. Subject selection involves awareness and appraisal of a subject’s interest value, which helps you determine how interesting something really is as a photographic subject. First of all, you need to know that some subjects are really more interesting than others. And that it’s possible to influence a subject’s interest value to make it more compelling to photograph. Let’s take a look at some of the factors. (Note: Grab the [Street Photography Guided Resource Kit: Vol. 1]( if you'd like to dive deeper into the topic, but read the tips below first!) 1. Lighting Lighting can create accents and drama that can highlight an object. It also affects mood. This is why the golden hour is popular in landscape photography — that time of day when the sky becomes colorful. Lighting also alters the subject and the environment around the subject to highlight different elements of design. 2. Elements of Design This involves texture, color, shapes, lines, tones, etc. These elements are also used when evaluating composition and to enhance it. 3. Environmental Enhancements These are environmental conditions around an object that add or subtract to the visual value of the subject. If you have a mountain for a subject, what are things in its environment that affect the interest value? The color of the sky and cloud formations are some of these things. 4. Emotional Value Emotional attachments also affect visual response. This means some objects have emotional value on some people. A person deprived of having a vacation will probably be drawn to the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean or a tropical sunset scene. 5. Props, Makeup, and Costume There are things you can add to a subject to make it more appealing. It’s like adding makeup to make a face more symmetric and more attractive. Clothes and costumes affect visual value. It also affects the story. 6. Story Clarity People will respond more to photos of subjects if they can easily recognize it. Of course, some fine art photo pieces are exceptions. The best way to understand this is by observing photos of silhouettes and see if you’re quickly able to identify the subject from it. Want to learn more? If you’d like to dive deeper into the topic, take a look at our [Street Photography Guided Resource Kit: Vol. 1]( that contains a variety of resources to help you get going – consisting of printable cheat sheets, video tutorials, quick guides, case studies, exercises and assignments plus a lot more. Check it out [here](. Keep that creative fire burning 🔥 Cheers, Brett   P.S – Want more quick photography tips, for free? Head over to our friend's website- [DailyPhotoTips.com]( now.       [ Want a quick way to learn the basics of photography? Grab our best-selling collection of cheat sheets: [The Snap Cards]( If you missed out on your set last time, they’re available again and on-sale right now. Plus there's a sweet bonus that expires at midnight. Don't miss out! [Download Here →]( Thank you for supporting Photzy! We're so glad you're here. Our mission is to help you explore your creative side, through photography. As a small community-led team, email is a crucial way for us to keep in touch. We regularly send out free tutorials, photo tips, inspiration, and store discounts. Never want to hear from us again? Break our lil hearts and [unsubscribe](. Or tell us how we can improve [here](mailto:cservice@photzy.com?subject=Feedback%20on%20your%20email). [Made with ♥ at Level 2 11 York St Sydney Australia]( Copyright © 2012 – 2023 Photzy Pty Ltd. [All Access Pass]( | [Free Quiz]( | [Advertise](