{"id":9310,"date":"2011-02-04T22:09:56","date_gmt":"2011-02-04T14:09:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=9310"},"modified":"2021-07-29T18:44:51","modified_gmt":"2021-07-29T10:44:51","slug":"positive-effect-of-negative-spaces-in-photography","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/positive-effect-of-negative-spaces-in-photography\/","title":{"rendered":"Positive Effect of Negative Space in Photography"},"content":{"rendered":"

Negative space can give your photograph an entirely different atmosphere. Negative\u00a0space often adds interest as it can place a stronger emphasis on the subject, and can evoke emotions effectively<\/strong>. It also brings clarity to a photograph without taking the focus away from subject.<\/p>\n

The following are some beautiful examples of using negative space in photography. These ideas will inspire you for your next photography and design projects and show you how much more focus and emotion you can add to an image through negatice space.<\/p>\n

Beautiful Negative Space Photos<\/h2>\n

#1 \u2013 The Double Cosby @Unclefuz<\/a><\/h3>\n

This humorous photo by unclefuz shows that negative space can really give focus to your subject.<\/p>\n

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#2 \u2013 Iguana @NegativeSpace<\/a><\/h3>\n

This small green reptile appears almost regal against the contrasting background of red brick tile.<\/p>\n

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#3 \u2013 Extremist @Evan<\/a><\/h3>\n

When negative space is a landscape scene, not only that the subject stands out but it also gives depth to your photo. One can certainly relate to his seeming elation.<\/p>\n

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#4 \u2013 Laurent High Key @Jason Thirteen<\/a><\/h3>\n

The expression on this man\u2019s face is intriguing, especially since we are not privy to the object of his vision.<\/p>\n

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#5 \u2013 Yellow in winter @Mary Peters<\/a><\/h3>\n

Bright flowers always stand out well against a large black background.<\/p>\n

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#6 \u2013 Another look at bellinzona\u2019s castelgrande @Rafael Zwiegincew<\/a><\/h3>\n

Tunnels narrow the focus of a piece and easily direct the eye. The bright light at the end of the tunnel that envelops the person, makes it easy for a designer to guide the viewer\u2019s emotions.<\/p>\n

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#7 \u2013 Oranges and Yellows on Blue @Vikram<\/a><\/h3>\n

A stark contrast such as this bright blue water against the bright colors of the canoe is very appealing. Such a large expanse of negative space gives the impression of openness or solitude.<\/p>\n

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#8 \u2013 Marina Del Ray @Ned Man<\/a><\/h3>\n

The negative space in this photo adds to the feeling of viewing an object frozen in time.<\/p>\n

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#9 \u2013 Music @Dalla<\/h3>\n

Most babies are fascinating in and of themselves, so when placed in a photo in a cute pose surrounded by a blank background, they become irresistible.<\/p>\n

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#10 \u2013 Wander @Laurence Tucker<\/a><\/h3>\n

Placing a scene at the very bottom of a photo against a large expanse of sky really makes it dynamic.<\/p>\n

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#11 \u2013 Negative space @Glyc3r1ne<\/a><\/h3>\n

A brilliantly eye-catching photograph is made even more attractive with excellent use of negative space.<\/p>\n

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#12 \u2013 Feather @Rachel Haynes<\/a><\/h3>\n

A close up of an object such as this feather against a pillow makes for a nice abstract piece of art.<\/p>\n

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#13 \u2013 Midnight @Regine David<\/a><\/h3>\n

A dark purple flower against a dark background instills a feeling of mystery.<\/p>\n

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#14 \u2013 Stretch armstrong @Love and Lattes<\/a><\/h3>\n

This photo is brilliantly done with a gradient background and the colors of the model\u2019s clothes. The eye is automatically drawn downward from the light areas of the photo at the top to the darker areas at the bottom.<\/p>\n

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#15 \u2013 Look on the Bright Side of Life @masternoname<\/a><\/h3>\n

A normally boring or ugly object such as this light post can become quite eye-catching against a nice gradient background such as this.<\/p>\n

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