Techniques and Tips for Graphic and Artistic Images

Taking graphic photos involves capturing subjects and the details of these subjects (fish, corals, sand, sunbeams…) with varied geometric lines, highlighting their shapes and contrasts. All possibilities are conceivable, both in the choice of subject and technique, as long as one succeeds in surprising and moving. Visualize lines and shapes When you observe your subject, […]

Taking graphic photos involves capturing subjects and the details of these subjects (fish, corals, sand, sunbeams…) with varied geometric lines, highlighting their shapes and contrasts. All possibilities are conceivable, both in the choice of subject and technique, as long as one succeeds in surprising and moving.

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An eye of a parrotfish. © Nicolas Barraqué

Visualize lines and shapes

When you observe your subject, take the time to focus on its lines and shapes. Start imagining the composition of your photo by highlighting these graphic elements. To achieve an image with strong graphics, adopt a minimalist approach: a graphic photo often consists of very few elements. It can resemble more a drawing or a painting. This is where the challenge and interest of this exercise lie.

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Detail of a titan triggerfish (Balistoides viridescens) livery, which resembles more the work of a painter. © Nicolas Barraqué


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