![]() Remove elements that distract, and play with color insteadĪfter finishing my actual compositing, I go ahead with what I call “cleaning”. Another helpful tool for compositing your image is the Free Transformation Tool (Warp function) - this tool allows you to adjust the pieces you’re adding to the main frame, fixing any type of distortion and making them fit perfectly with your main frame. My favorite tool to create my composites is Layer Mask, which is a simple tool to help create amazing images. How I composite in Photoshop: Layer Mask is your best friendĪs mentioned, editing in Photoshop is my favorite part of the process, and I think this is partly due to my planning process - I always make sure I’ve shot all the necessary elements for my image before I sit down.įirst, I choose my main frame around which I am going to build up my image. This gives me more freedom when it comes to manipulating the color and creating the image just as I imagine it. Like most photographers, I shoot raw so that I can retain as much information as possible in the image. Since I always have a fairly clear idea of the images I need, shooting is usually quite a straight-forward process that takes from 20 to 30 minutes max. I always use a tripod and a remote for my shoots. I take special care to wear colors that are suitable to change into my signatures, like blue and yellow, as well as avoiding any prints. I do this not only because I want to choose a style that helps me create the right mood, but also so I am mindful of the original clothing color if I want to change the final color in my edit. I always carefully plan my outfit in advance. The last thing you want is a frame that is too small when you sit down to edit. This is particularly useful if you’re doing outdoor composites. This way, I can expand my frame if I’d like in the editing phase, making the image bigger and including more details in my image without sacrificing quality. I make sure to take shots that are centered on a larger main frame. These props often touch my body, and I need to always be mindful of shadows. Since all my images are self-portraits, shooting everything I need at one time, including things like props such as balloons, flowers, plants, or origami, helps me avoid problems like different lighting or unrealistic angles. This helps me reduce the total editing time and create a “realistic” image that doesn’t look over-edited. Once I am ready to start shooting, whether outdoor or indoor, I shoot all the necessary elements on site in the same window of time (it can be tempting, with composite photographs, to break up your shoots). In addition to writing down these details, I like to create a doodle of my visions for the final image, which helps me remember to photograph any of the necessary parts for the composite. This helps avoid wasting any time on shooting day, but it also helps me estimate the editing time I am going to need. This includes things like props, colors, location, mood, and story. When I sit down to plan my shooting day, I always try to write down as many elements as possible that I want to see in my final image. Here’s a bit of my workflow, both when shooting and when editing in Photoshop, and how I use composite photography to take people on a real journey to another world. ![]() My images are full of color, optimism, characteristic elements, and imaginary places where I want to transport the viewers of my work. ![]() I am a fine art/conceptual photographer and I always add a touch of surrealism to my work, which means that many of my ideas end up as images that simply cannot be found in the real world. ![]() In fact, my favorite moment of any shooting day is when I can finally sit down to edit the image and see my vision coming to life on the screen, where I can finally share it with the world. In my practice, Adobe Photoshop is an absolutely critical part of creating a composite, helping me shape everything from the mood to the coloring of my images. But believe me, it’s worth it.įor me, the results of composite photography are dreamlike images, full of color, that play with the eye of the viewer. Although it sounds simple, the creation of a new image using the composite method is a process that can take hours - it’s something that requires constant practice in order to create believable compositions. Composite photograph by Fares Micue.Ĭomposite photography is the use or combination of two or more different images to create a new one. What is composite photography and how can it be used? ![]()
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