The Art of Seeing: Light and Color – Cape Viewfinders Zoom Presentation

Presentation: The Art of Seeing: Light and Color

Description: “Color is a pigment of our imagination,” Mark Rea famously said, highlighting how colors only come to life through our perception. Explore the interconnected roles of light and color in photography. Examine the science of light, understand the electromagnetic spectrum, and demonstrate how different types of light (from infrared to visible) impact exposure, mood, and composition. Extend the learning further by investigating how light influences color perception, focusing on how light interacts with various surfaces and materials to shape the way color is captured in a photograph.

The presentation will explore both lighting techniques and color theory. Learn how natural and artificial light affect color and how to manipulate both to create dynamic and compelling images. Explore how color influences mood and composition, uncovering the emotional power of colors, and how to use them intentionally as a photographer. From working with different types of light to experimenting with color grading and filters, a more refined understanding of both lighting and color is gained, elevating personal photography skills to a new level.