Art consists of transmitting, conmovering, conmovering, awakening feelings, vibrating, provoking, appeasing. . . and photography is an art. That is why the purpose of a photograph should be to reach the public in one way or another, or fill it with energy or flood it with peace, through multiple other sensations.
Have you ever wondered what these photographs or prints have that decorate certain offices, clinics, hotels, SPAs, shops or even houses ?, which you can’t stop looking at, that relax you while you watch them. You know what this magic is, it’s catching you? It’s a lot easier than you think. These images, in addition to imbuishing ourselves with their beauty, contain certain ingredients that transmit peace, calm, tranquility Do you want to know them so that you can evoke those feelings?Make yourself comfortable, I’ll talk to you.
- Symmetries provide a sense of balance.
- And this.
- In an atmosphere of chaos.
- Haste.
- Stress and other turmoil of everyday life.
- Gives us a small oasis of peace.
- If you introduce symmetries in your images.
- You can convey some of that calm.
- Here are some tips to keep them from getting bored.
- Because isn’t it the same to calm down as to get bored?.
And if you combine symmetry with other tricks, the better. Look at this photograph and as you learn about other means of imparting peace, you will see which ones have been used.
If you have ever heard relaxing music, you will have seen that with the melodies of the instruments, they introduce sounds of nature, waves of the sea, birdsong, tree leaves dancing in the wind, crickets, etc. Because? Because nature has a calming effect on us, it calms us down, it gives us peace, so we escape nature when the city saturates us, we are natural beings for millions of years, the city is too new an environment for humans. If you want to convey peace and quiet, a landscape of nature is a safe bet.
In this example we also use a perspective that evokes being on the ground to contemplate the sky and trees. This is another trick you can use, photograph from a perspective that invites you to ‘take a break’.
Speaking of nature, you can’t miss the water, water is definitely the most relaxing element I know (at least in my opinion) and can be used in various ways (you’ll see more water images throughout the article). One of the techniques that transmits the most peace, if not more, is the silk effect of water. It has a mesmerizing power that is difficult to achieve by other means. You’ve probably checked your skin several times, haven’t you?
If you introduce the human element to give more interest to the photo, try to adopt an attitude of rest, calm or immobility, if someone seems to be running or climbing a mountain, it will transmit other sensations, but with clear calm that it does not. sitting looking at the horizon, lying down, lying down or even standing but clearly standing, looking at the landscape, the viewer will automatically identify and invade that sense of peace and tranquility he seeks.
Strong and very saturated colors transmit energy, strength?and now we’re looking for the opposite. For this reason, we will use the opposite soft colors, the most visually pleasing tones.
In the same line, a low contrast has a much smoother effect than very contrasting images, I mean images where there is little difference between light and shadow, which do not contain dominant colors and that are made with diffuse light.
Have you ever calmed down after being angry, when you’ve been stressed or feeling unwell, you’ve escaped to a secluded place, away from people, noise and everything that moves?The secluded, lonely places calm us down, they’re like a balm. Look at this example, how many of the things I’ve told you have been used in photography?Because it’s not just a secluded place, is it?
(Solution to the “enigma”: I see in addition to an isolated place, symmetry, soft colors, low contrast, nature and resting posture. A good summary so far, don’t you think? So you see firsthand how these can combine ways to convey peace of mind).
Everything that evokes meditation will take your viewer to a place of calm: Zen symbols, people in meditation or prayer, Japanese gardens, a relaxing gesture (such as caressing something sweet), a yoga posture, etc. Each of these expressions invites you to peace. and peace of mind, take a test?
This is another trick that you can use to convey tranquility, choose a place associated with something noisy but without the element that causes it, for example, the railways. When the noise passes it is loud, however, the absence of the train creates a contrast by evoking the silence that invites calm, do you think so? look at this photo and tell me?
Minimalist photographs, by their order, the release of the elements, the absence of chaos, the negative spaces, etc. , are perfect to invite calm. Less is more?
Silence, lack of light, calm and immobility at night are ideal companions to soothe even the most stressed mortals. Practice night and star photography and you’ll see your goal fulfilled. Besides, you’re sure to have fun on the way and learn a lot?
Colors are closely related to emotions and sensations, a simple color can cause a mood and blue is directly associated with calm, serenity and tranquility. Create images based on the blue color and that’s it!
As you may have seen, many of these sample images combine different ways to convey peace and quiet, the best advice I can teach you is to practice mixing, try several of these formulas, take them here and there and find your own recipes. your imagination and sensitivity and create your own cocktail of feelings of calm.
And if you liked it, don’t forget to share it, the world needs a bit of peace and quiet, don’t you think? Thank you and see you soon!