{"id":39805,"date":"2015-08-16T00:30:06","date_gmt":"2015-08-16T07:30:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/?p=39805"},"modified":"2019-12-12T11:32:51","modified_gmt":"2019-12-12T19:32:51","slug":"drama","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/drama\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Tips For Creating A Sense Of Drama In Your iPhone Photos"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>People love drama! It&#8217;s exciting, gets your imagination going, and helps you\u00a0escape the mundane. With film and television it&#8217;s easy to build\u00a0a dramatic story, but how do you\u00a0convey drama and <a href=\"\/emotion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">evoke strong emotions<\/a> when capturing a single photograph? It&#8217;s actually easy when you know how!\u00a0In this tutorial you&#8217;ll discover nine\u00a0highly effective tips for creating\u00a0a more dramatic mood in your iPhone photos, allowing you to tell powerful, intriguing and emotional stories with your images.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39876 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12146\/1120\/iPhone-Photos-Drama-36.jpg\" alt=\"Processed with VSCOcam with p5 preset\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>1. Capture A Dramatic Scene<\/h2>\n<p>The most obvious tip is to photograph something dramatic. But what does this actually mean? Basically, it&#8217;s anything that evokes strong emotions in the viewer and gets the imagination going.<\/p>\n<p>Anything mysterious, exciting, scary or unusual is bound to create a dramatic mood in your photo.\u00a0Try to tell\u00a0a story using your inner fears.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39884 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12151\/1120\/iPhone-Photos-Drama-44.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Photos Drama 44\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Think about how you could create a\u00a0dramatic photo in the simplest way possible. This\u00a0photo of a child standing\u00a0alone in a parking lot is so simple, yet incredibly powerful.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0main goal with photography is to tell a story, and a dramatic one will be\u00a0much more interesting. Dramatic pictures fuel\u00a0our imagination and cause us to react with strong emotions.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12154\/1120\/iPhone-Photos-Drama-18.jpg\" alt=\"Processed with VSCOcam with m5 preset\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Try\u00a0to capture a scene that intrigues the viewer, making them react in some way. As soon as the viewer feels some kind of emotion, such as fear, excitement, etc. they&#8217;ll become connected with your photo.<\/p>\n<p>And this is ultimately what\u00a0we&#8217;re all aiming for with our photography &#8211; to draw the viewer in, make them feel something, and prompt\u00a0them to want to know more about the story behind the picture.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12157\/1120\/iPhone-Photos-Drama-24.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Photos Drama 24\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/mystery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Creating a sense of\u00a0mystery<\/a> is one of the easiest ways to convey drama in a photo. You want\u00a0to intrigue\u00a0the viewer so that they start to ask questions about what&#8217;s going on in the image.<\/p>\n<p>Who is that person?\u00a0Why\u00a0can&#8217;t I see their face? Why are they there? Why are they alone? What will\u00a0they do next? Why is it so dark? What lies beyond that thick fog? Is there anyone hiding inside that old house?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-40012 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12160\/1120\/iPhone-Photos-Drama-68.jpg\" alt=\"Processed with VSCOcam with c1 preset\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Many things\u00a0can be portrayed as mysterious or dramatic &#8211; an empty street, an old abandoned house, a stormy sky, a\u00a0portrait with the person in an unusual pose, or just a notion that something bad or exciting is going to happen.<\/p>\n<p>The most ordinary subjects and scenes can be portrayed in a dramatic way if you use a little imagination.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39874 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12163\/1120\/iPhone-Photos-Drama-34.jpg\" alt=\"Processed with VSCOcam with e4 preset\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For example, if my subject in the photo above had just been sitting on the straw bale it would have been a fairly ordinary photo.\u00a0But having her lie in this unusual pose creates a much more dramatic and mysterious mood.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Use Darkness &amp; Light<\/h2>\n<p>Darkness is one of the best ways to create a sense of\u00a0drama in your iPhone photos. We like to be able to see everything around us, but if you\u00a0restrict the light you&#8217;ll\u00a0<a href=\"\/shadows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">create dark shadows<\/a> in the scene.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39848 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12168\/1120\/iPhone-Photos-Drama-8.jpg\" alt=\"Processed with VSCOcam with b5 preset\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Shadows create a wonderful\u00a0sense of mystery\u00a0in photography because we\u00a0can&#8217;t see what&#8217;s hiding in the darkness.\u00a0This can evoke strong emotions as we tend to fear what&#8217;s lurking in the shadows.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12172\/1120\/iPhone-Photos-Drama-26.jpg\" alt=\"Processed with VSCOcam with a6 preset\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Darkness\u00a0brings out our inner fears, making us feel uneasy and maybe even afraid. Often what makes a photograph is not what you can see, but what you\u00a0can\u2019t see.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39978 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12176\/1120\/iPhone-Photos-Drama-57.jpg\" alt=\"Processed with VSCOcam with e6 preset\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>But you can&#8217;t just photograph darkness. You also have to include light. And it&#8217;s the contrast between light and shade that helps to create\u00a0a more dramatic photo.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39871 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12180\/1120\/iPhone-Photos-Drama-31.jpg\" alt=\"Processed with VSCOcam with p4 preset\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Contrast is both visually and emotionally dramatic. The combination of bright highlights and dark shadows\u00a0create a strong visual impact that instantly attracts our attention. But the light\u00a0also emphasizes the darkness, making the mysterious shadows feel more ominous.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39975 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12184\/1120\/iPhone-Photos-Drama-54.jpg\" alt=\"Processed with VSCOcam with hb2 preset\" width=\"560\" height=\"420\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In <a href=\"\/harsh-light\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bright\u00a0sunlight<\/a>, look out for harsh shadows created by tall buildings or other structures You can use these areas of darkness to\u00a0add mystery to your composition.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39979 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12188\/1120\/iPhone-Photos-Drama-58.jpg\" alt=\"Processed with VSCOcam with hb1 preset\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>At night or in low light situations, use <a href=\"\/artificial-light\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">artificial light sources<\/a> such as lamps, torches or street lights to create\u00a0areas of light and shade. In the photo above, the bright lights create a strong contrast to the dark and mysterious doorway.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39982 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12192\/1120\/iPhone-Photos-Drama-61.jpg\" alt=\"Processed with VSCOcam with a4 preset\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Bear in mind that\u00a0darkness and light doesn&#8217;t necessarily have to be created by light &#8211; or the lack of it. For example, the contrast of the dark road and white markings in the photo above create a very dramatic image with a strong visual impact.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Photograph\u00a0Dramatic Skies<\/h2>\n<p>If you want to start taking more dramatic <a href=\"\/landscape\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">landscape photos<\/a>, you should\u00a0go out and shoot on a cloudy day &#8211; just when it seems that the sky will open up at any second. Nothing can create drama like dark clouds.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39885 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12195\/1120\/iPhone-Photos-Drama-45.jpg\" alt=\"Processed with VSCOcam with m5 preset\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While it might not be that tempting to head out when it&#8217;s about to pour with rain, these are the conditions that\u00a0will produce the most amazing photos, even in ordinary landscapes such as a plain field.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39990 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12199\/1120\/iPhone-Photos-Drama-66.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Photos Drama 66\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Dark clouds speak directly to our dramatic nerve. Capturing the\u00a0same landscape in different kinds of weather will\u00a0evoke completely different\u00a0emotions in the viewer.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39989 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12204\/1120\/iPhone-Photos-Drama-65.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Photos Drama 65\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A field of crops with a bright blue sky will create a peaceful and blissful image, but the same field photographed with storm clouds in the sky will create a very different image. It generates a <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/dramatic-landscape-photography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">dramatic photograph<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39980 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12211\/1120\/iPhone-Photos-Drama-59.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Photos Drama 59\" width=\"560\" height=\"747\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Dark clouds will always add a strong sense of drama to your images. If\u00a0you feel that your cloudy sky isn&#8217;t dramatic enough, you can always darken it a bit in post-processing!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39892 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12216\/1120\/iPhone-Photos-Drama-52.jpg\" alt=\"Processed with VSCOcam with p5 preset\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/dramatic-skies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dramatic skies<\/a> don&#8217;t always have to include dark clouds though. On a sunny day you can create dramatic rays of light that add an exciting\u00a0element to your images.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39983 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12222\/1120\/iPhone-Photos-Drama-62.jpg\" alt=\"Processed with VSCOcam with se3 preset\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To create this kind of photo, you need to shoot towards the sun, experimenting with the angle of the lens until the rays of light appear where you want them.<\/p>\n<p>Having an object such as a tree directly in front of the sun will prevent the\u00a0bright light\u00a0from creating a large over-exposed area in the sky.<\/p>\n<p>Whenever you&#8217;re shooting landscapes, always be aware of the sky and how it will affect your photos. If you manage to catch the sky at the right moment, you can create\u00a0the most amazing pictures with very little effort. Let nature do most of the work!<\/p>\n<h2>4. Capture Movement<\/h2>\n<p>Movement is a great way of creating more dramatic and engaging iPhone photos. <a href=\"\/moving-subjects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Conveying a sense of motion<\/a> creates more dynamic images, and these kinds of pictures are much more interesting than a static scene.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26810 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/9000\/1120\/iPhone-Photos-People-In-Landscapes-11.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Photos People In Landscapes 11\" width=\"560\" height=\"420\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Whether\u00a0you&#8217;re shooting landscapes or\u00a0<a href=\"\/street-photography-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">street photography<\/a>, movement tells you\u00a0that something is going on. It instantly draws the viewer in and creates a connection with\u00a0the subject.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12239\/1120\/iPhone-Photos-Drama-19.jpg\" alt=\"Processed with VSCOcam with b2 preset\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To catch a man walking across\u00a0the street will surely make you wonder who he is or where he&#8217;s heading to.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12246\/1120\/iPhone-Photos-Drama-23.jpg\" alt=\"Processed with VSCOcam with m5 preset\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The faster the motion, the more drama tends to be\u00a0created. So photographing a running person will add even more drama to your photo. The viewer will wonder\u00a0why he&#8217;s running, what he&#8217;s running from, or where he&#8217;s running to.<\/p>\n<p>So it&#8217;s not the actual movement that creates the drama &#8211; it&#8217;s the thoughts and questions it raises in the viewer that makes it a dramatic photo.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39985 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12252\/1120\/iPhone-Photos-Drama-64.jpg\" alt=\"Processed with VSCOcam with g2 preset\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When photographing moving subjects, <a href=\"\/iphone-burst-mode\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">use the burst mode feature<\/a> in the Camera app to capture a series of photos, then select the best image from the sequence.<\/p>\n<p>To\u00a0activate burst mode, simply hold down the shutter button. The camera will keep taking photos until you release the shutter.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Emphasize Scale<\/h2>\n<p>Another highly effective technique for adding drama to your photos is to emphasize scale. Conveying how large or small a subject is can create a big\u00a0impact.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39881 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12258\/1120\/iPhone-Photos-Drama-41.jpg\" alt=\"Processed with VSCOcam with n1 preset\" width=\"560\" height=\"420\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To accurately show the size of a subject in your photo, you need to include\u00a0another object of a known size (such as a person, car, chair, etc.) so that the viewer has something to compare it to.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12265\/1120\/iPhone-Photos-Drama-17.jpg\" alt=\"Processed with VSCOcam with a6 preset\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When I <a href=\"\/tree-photography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">photograph large trees<\/a>, I love to include a person in the photo as this gives the viewer a point of reference. You\u00a0know how big a person is, so having them stand next to the tree gives you a better sense of just how big the tree actually is.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39875 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12275\/1120\/iPhone-Photos-Drama-35.jpg\" alt=\"Processed with VSCOcam with e5 preset\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Emphasizing the huge size of these trees by including a small child\u00a0in the photo creates a sense of drama and foreboding. <a href=\"\/low-angle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shooting from a low angle<\/a> emphasizes their size even further, showing them towering above the subject.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39976 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12283\/1120\/iPhone-Photos-Drama-55.jpg\" alt=\"Processed with VSCOcam with a1 preset\" width=\"560\" height=\"746\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Another way to create a dramatic sense of scale is to include a lot of <a href=\"\/negative-space\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">negative (empty) space<\/a> around your subject. Photographing a person from a distance, surrounded by a landscape and vast sky is a great way of emphasizing just how small that subject is in relation to their natural surroundings.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39981 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12290\/1120\/iPhone-Photos-Drama-60.jpg\" alt=\"Processed with VSCOcam with c1 preset\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you want to\u00a0get creative, try playing around with scale by having one subject far away and another one close to the camera. The subject close to the camera will look much larger than the distant subject, even if this isn&#8217;t the case in reality.<\/p>\n<h2>6. Shoot In Fog<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"\/mist-and-fog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thick fog<\/a> is great for\u00a0adding a sense of drama to your photos. It creates\u00a0an eerie atmosphere, and if you shoot at the right time and place you can create some very unsettling and spooky pictures!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39850 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12298\/1120\/iPhone-Photos-Drama-10.jpg\" alt=\"Processed with VSCOcam with m6 preset\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Fog hides subjects in the distance,\u00a0which creates\u00a0a sense of mystery and intrigue in your photos. The viewer has\u00a0to imagine what lies beyond the fog.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12305\/1120\/iPhone-Photos-Drama-27.jpg\" alt=\"Processed with VSCOcam with a5 preset\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Because subjects gradually fade\u00a0out\u00a0into the distance, fog is excellent at <a href=\"\/depth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">creating a greater sense of depth<\/a> in your photos. For the most dramatic effect, include a strong subject in the foreground, such as a tree or person.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12311\/1120\/iPhone-Photos-Drama-11.jpg\" alt=\"Processed with VSCOcam with hb1 preset\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A really powerful technique when shooting in fog is to <a href=\"\/leading-lines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">use leading lines<\/a>, such as a road or path, to lead from the foreground of the image into the fog.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-40007 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12320\/1120\/iPhone-Photos-Drama-67.jpg\" alt=\"Processed with VSCOcam with a3 preset\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The viewer&#8217;s eye\u00a0can&#8217;t help but follow the line into the fog, helping to emphasize the sense of mystery as they wonder what lies beyond.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12330\/1120\/iPhone-Photos-Drama-5.jpg\" alt=\"Processed with VSCOcam with se3 preset\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Depending on where you live, you might not get foggy conditions that often. So when fog does appear, be ready with your iPhone and make the most of it.\u00a0Go out and chase some fog. The results will be wonderfully mysterious and dramatic images.<\/p>\n<h2>7. Create Silhouettes<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"\/silhouettes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Creating silhouettes<\/a> is one of the easiest, yet most effective ways to add drama to your photography. A silhouette is where the subject appears as a dark shape\u00a0against a brighter background.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39889 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12338\/1120\/iPhone-Photos-Drama-49.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Photos Drama 49\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Silhouettes\u00a0are extremely\u00a0visually powerful. They create a strong focal point and catch the viewer&#8217;s attention instantly.\u00a0Because no\u00a0detail can be seen in the subject, it\u00a0leaves the viewer intrigued\u00a0about what or who they\u2019re looking at.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12345\/1120\/iPhone-Photos-Drama-9.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Photos Drama 9\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A silhouette photo tends to hold the viewer&#8217;s gaze while they wonder more about that dark, mysterious subject. This naturally creates a longer-lasting impression of the image.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39882 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12354\/1120\/iPhone-Photos-Drama-42.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Photos Drama 42\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To create a silhouette photo, start by\u00a0placing your subject in front of a bright light source such as the sky, the setting sun, or a window if shooting indoors.<\/p>\n<p>Then tap\u00a0on the screen to <a href=\"\/focus-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">set focus on your subject<\/a>. Now swipe down on the screen to reduce\u00a0the exposure, making the subject appear as a dark silhouette against the brighter background.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31071 shareaholic-media-target-hover-state ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/22178\/1120\/Minimalist-iPhone-Photos-34@2x.jpg\" alt=\"Processed with VSCOcam with e2 preset\" width=\"560\" height=\"420\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Using a dramatic sky as the background will add an extra sense of drama to your picture. A <a href=\"\/creating-the-perfect-sunset\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">stunning sunset<\/a> or a stormy sky is perfect!<\/p>\n<p>Shooting from a low angle will help you get more sky behind your subject, ensuring that the silhouette stands out well against the bright background.<\/p>\n<h2>8.\u00a0Hide The Subject&#8217;s Face<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re <a href=\"\/portraits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">shooting portraits of people<\/a>, why not do something a bit different? Instead of photographing your subject face-on and looking at the camera, you can create more dramatic results by adding a bit of mystery.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12381\/1120\/iPhone-Photos-Drama-3.jpg\" alt=\"Processed with VSCOcam with e6 preset\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One simple way of\u00a0doing this is to ensure the viewer can&#8217;t see the subject&#8217;s face. Photographing your subject from behind is an easy\u00a0way to achieve this.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39893 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12390\/1120\/iPhone-Photos-Drama-53.jpg\" alt=\"Processed with VSCOcam with f2 preset\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Just find\u00a0an interesting backdrop and\u00a0ask your subject to face away from the camera while you shoot. If they&#8217;re wearing a jacket with a big hood that hides their face, you could also try having them face to one side.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39854 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12397\/1120\/iPhone-Photos-Drama-14.jpg\" alt=\"Processed with VSCOcam with f2 preset\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Because this kind of portrait isn&#8217;t the norm, it can be unsettling for the viewer. It will make them wonder who that person is, and why they don&#8217;t want their face to be seen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12406\/1120\/iPhone-Photos-Drama-32.jpg\" alt=\"Processed with VSCOcam with e5 preset\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you can get a high vantage point, you could even\u00a0capture your subject from above so that you see the top of their head rather than their face. This shows your subject from an unusual perspective that you wouldn&#8217;t normally see.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39891 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12417\/1120\/iPhone-Photos-Drama-51.jpg\" alt=\"Processed with VSCOcam with p5 preset\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Another technique is to cast a shadow over the subject&#8217;s face so that little or no detail is visible. This is easy to achieve if they&#8217;re wearing a hat or large hood.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12429\/1120\/iPhone-Photos-Drama-21.jpg\" alt=\"Processed with VSCOcam with p5 preset\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you could have them hide just a part of their face with their hands, a scarf, an umbrella, a large leaf or any other prop of your choice.<\/p>\n<h2>9. Exclude Parts Of The Subject From The Frame<\/h2>\n<p>Another simple trick to create dramatic and mysterious photos is to only include part of your subject in the frame.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39878 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12437\/1120\/iPhone-Photos-Drama-38.jpg\" alt=\"Processed with VSCOcam with e7 preset\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Just\u00a0find an interesting\u00a0backdrop and decide which part of the subject you want to include\u00a0in the frame. You could shoot anything, as long as you don&#8217;t reveal the big picture.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39888 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12444\/1120\/iPhone-Photos-Drama-48.jpg\" alt=\"Processed with VSCOcam with p5 preset\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I love to take photos of people where I just include a small part of them in the frame &#8211; maybe just be the person&#8217;s arm, hand, foot, etc.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39879 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12452\/1120\/iPhone-Photos-Drama-39.jpg\" alt=\"Processed with VSCOcam with e6 preset\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Excluding part of the subject will make the viewer more intrigued. They&#8217;ll start to imagine what they can&#8217;t see, building their own story into the photo.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39862 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12460\/1120\/iPhone-Photos-Drama-22.jpg\" alt=\"Processed with VSCOcam with a4 preset\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This technique is also useful when you don&#8217;t have\u00a0another person to photograph &#8211; you can simply\u00a0use yourself as the subject. In the photo above I included my own feet in the frame when photographing this small puddle on the ground.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39883 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12471\/1120\/iPhone-Photos-Drama-43.jpg\" alt=\"Processed with VSCOcam with c2 preset\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Another simple technique is to hold your hand out in front of you so that it becomes the subject in your photo. Just make sure you have an interesting backdrop and that your photo\u00a0tells some kind of story.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>People love drama! It&#8217;s exciting, gets your imagination going, and helps you\u00a0escape the mundane. With film and television it&#8217;s easy to build\u00a0a dramatic story, but how do you\u00a0convey drama and evoke strong emotions when capturing a single photograph? 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