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COMP OSI T I O N        47



                                                                         EMOTION
                                                                         AND COLOR
                                                                         Color can have a strong emotional
                                                                         effect, both positive and negative.
                                                                         Warm colors, such as reds and
                                                                         yellows, help to evoke feelings such
                                                                         as happiness and friendliness. Less
                                                                         positively, red also conveys danger
             4,500K                5,500K               6,500K           and aggression. Cooler colors,
                                                                         particularly blue, are associated
            TRY OTHER KELVIN VALUES                                      with emotions such as sadness and
            Take a few shots using a range of different Kelvin values.   depression but also with serenity,
       This will give you the chance to decide which setting works best.  calmness, and trustworthiness.




        THE RESULT
                                                                CAMERA SETTINGS
        The soft, slightly peachy tones of the photo suit the cheerful expression        ISO
        of the subject. The warmth of the White Balance setting ties in perfectly   P  f/4  1/125   250  K
        with the subject’s mood.                                                    SEC















































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