Color Theory in Photography

Course Overview

Skills and Knowledge:
- Understanding of colour theory as both a science and an art form
- Perception of colour and knowledge of psychology and harmony rules
- Camera and image editing techniques to enhance colour
- Anatomical level of colour perception
- Types of colour wheels and hue and saturation
- Analyzing themes and palettes in Adobe Color
- Capturing raw images
- Camera tips and tricks
- Colour adjustment tools in Adobe Lightroom workflow
- Enhancing components of images using filters, masks, and light and shadow manipulation
- Analyzing final image to elicit desired reaction from viewers
- Gaussian blur and pixelation
- Editing techniques to achieve desired look and feel

Professional Growth:
This course contributes to professional growth by teaching photographers the fundamentals of color theory and how to use it to enhance their photographs. It covers topics such as how they perceive color, the psychology and harmony rules that underpin it, camera and image editing techniques, hue and saturation, color harmony and psychology, and how to use filters, masks, and light and shadow manipulation to create the desired effect. By mastering these concepts, photographers can create stunning images that will stand out from the crowd.

Further Education:
This course on Color Theory in Photography can be suitable for preparing for further education. It covers various aspects of color theory, including perception, psychology, harmony rules, and the use of color in photography. Additionally, it teaches camera and image editing techniques to enhance color in photographs. These skills and knowledge can be valuable for further education in fields such as photography, visual arts, graphic design, or any other discipline that involves working with color.