Value
Value in photography is usually referred to as the overall lightness or darkness of a photo. Sepia tones come to mind when I think of value, since the overall sepia tone gives a value of the image being vintage. So, value can control the tint of an image as well as the lightness and darkness.
Guy Manning states, “The fact is, value can impart as much, or more, emotional response than color. Dark value or low-key images usually have a heavy or oppressive feel to them. High valued or high-key images illustrate lightness, airy, open, friendly spaces and aid the impression of confident success". (Manning, 2012). The four images below all have a different value that creates a different mood for each. The evening fishing on the boat while watching the sun become lower has a feel of peacefulness. The profile image in black and white creates a dramatic look, where the washouts light in the sunrise with fog on the water has a new beginning feel. By comparison, the sunrise without fog has more colors available and less of a contrast with value. |
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References:
Manning, G. (2012, March 4). Elements of Design, Value and Texture. Retrieved from guymanningphotography: https://guymanningphotography.wordpress.com/2012/03/04/elements-of-design-value-and-texture/
Manning, G. (2012, March 4). Elements of Design, Value and Texture. Retrieved from guymanningphotography: https://guymanningphotography.wordpress.com/2012/03/04/elements-of-design-value-and-texture/