The background is one of the main components of a high-quality and harmonious picture along with the subject and the right lighting. A well-chosen background forms a single whole with the subject, being the main color in the photo. It helps to focus on the most important thing that the author wants to convey to us, while not being an ornament to the frame itself. That is why choosing the right background for a photo is so important and one of the highlights when shooting.
How to choose a background for a photo
The background must be selected depending on the nature of the future image, the ideas and ideas of the photographer. If the shooting takes place on the street, in a park, alley, garden or in the mountains, and you want to highlight a person or object against the general background, then the background will directly reflect your idea. For example, for shooting a romantic girl in the garden, the background of blooming flowers is perfect, which will not look sharp and bright, but, nevertheless, will be clearly visible. Such a background will add lightness, purity and harmony to the picture.
The background must always match the image in the photo. You can, for example, include a person in the frame not just sitting on a bench, but by slightly changing the angle and position of the camera, include in the picture a winding path leading to the park, which will already create a plot and the person will, as it were, thoughtfully direct his gaze into the distance.
How to choose a background for a photo
In landscape photography, when shooting a main subject such as a fancy rock or flower, you can also show the location of the subject with a slightly blurred background, thereby creating a story. A blooming iris close-up, against the backdrop of the Alps located in the distance, will look much more interesting than just a flower on a faceless or plain background.
If the shooting takes place indoors, that is, in the studio, then here you provide the background for yourself. Currently, photo studios use paper fabric, paint, vinyl and plastic backgrounds. The most used backdrop in both professional and home photography is the paper backdrop. Despite its fragility, it has a rather attractive price that will please any amateur photographer. Such material is easy to replace and, if necessary, buy a new one. Also popular is a fabric background on which you can apply a pattern. It can be easily washed and last longer than paper background.
The background used indoors should also reflect the idea of the shot. It is customary to make a plotless portrait against a non-objective background, which can be drapery or tinted paper. The background color in this case should be in harmony with the appearance of the model, namely with the eyes, hair color and clothing. The background should favorably set off the figure or face of a person.
How to choose a background for a photo
If there is any plot in the portrait, then the background should work for the idea of this picture. In any case, the background should not be screaming and aggressive, it should go in addition to the main character, and not distract the attention of the viewer.
When choosing a background, do not forget about the rules for the harmonious combination of colors, which are used when choosing a background for a wide variety of objects and objects. The color wheel perfectly combines related colors such as beige, gold and brown. White and black look good with any color. In order for the background to blend harmoniously with the object, you need to determine the color of the dominant subject, and then select the appropriate shades of the background for it.
