How to Transmit a Feeling By Manipulating Contrast

A black and white photograph of a man's silhouette against a bright background

Even a small change in contrast has a sever impact on the image, which may alter the way we transmit a feeling through the photograph substantially. Let's try to analyse how we can manipulate contrast in order to change the mood of an image.

Learn from the Masters: Bruce Gilden

Bruce Gilden's photograph close up portrait of a ginger man, from the photo book: Face

This is the first article of the new series: "Learn from the Masters". In this series I will introduce you to some of the most famous photographers of our era, who shaped street photography and photojournalism. Today, we will meet Bruce Gilden, the man who shaped modern street photography with his controversial style.

Learn from the Masters: René Burri

This is the first article of the new series: "Learn from the Masters". In this series I will introduce you to some of the most famous photographers of our era, who shaped street photography and photojournalism. Today, we will meet René Burri, the photojournalist who learnt to capture the decisive moment by catching flies.