Chiaroscuro and Food Photography
Chiaroscuro images have a dark moody feel to them. Dark food photos or moody food photos play with light and shadows.
The style of photography is often referred to as Chiaroscuro Photography, a painting term borrowed from the art world. It means “light-dark” and refers to the contrast between the shadows and light in an image. The technique guides the viewer’s eye to a specific area in the frame and creates a dramatic mood.
Read MoreThe style of photography is often referred to as Chiaroscuro Photography, a painting term borrowed from the art world. It means “light-dark” and refers to the contrast between the shadows and light in an image. The technique guides the viewer’s eye to a specific area in the frame and creates a dramatic mood.
