Forced Perspective Photography - 3 Tips To Create In-Camera Illusion

Forced perspective photography can enable you to create an illusion whereby an object appears smaller or larger than it really is. This is a great photo technique that is employed when tourists visit famous monuments around the world, where the subject of the image appears to be leaning against or holding up the structure. The illusion can be created by any photography novice, or someone who is more seasoned with photography techniques, and is simple to achieve.

Here are 3 tips to create in-camera illusion - forced perspective photography.

1. Find a big object as the centerpiece for your photo

You will need to find a large object in order to achieve this photography technique. The primary objective is to framer smaller objects in the foreground of the image which makes it appear that they are interacting with the larger structure in the background of the image. Find a building in your local area and ask a friend or family member to come with you. Choose a clear, bright day when taking the photo and ascertain how you can make your model in the foreground appear larger than the object behind them. Conversely, you could make the your model appear smaller than the object in the background.

2. Compose the frame

Using the viewfinder in your camera, you will need to compose the frame so you model appears to be interacting with the background object. Ask them to appear like they are lifting, holding up, or pushing away the structure. Your goal is to trick your audience into believing that both objects are the same distance away from your camera.

3. Take a photo of your model

Press down the shutter button on your camera to capture the photo, or click on the screen of your digital camera if you are using an electronic device. This photographic illusion requires no additional equipment but may require try and error before you get it perfect. If the illusion doesn't work the first time, ask your model to move slightly so it appears that they are interacting with the object. Once you are happy with the finished image, use photo editing software to enhance particular elements of the image. You can adjust the contrast, turn the image from color into black-and-white or add a number of different visual masks, layers or filters. Send the finished photo by email or turn it into a framed print, which you can give to friends and relatives as a present.

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