52 Clicks | Week 42 | Golden Hour

Last week in our Project 52 we tackled the oh-so-beloved golden hour. This is the type of light most photographers dream of, that golden glow hard to resist. Although there are some of us that struggle with this light, noting how difficult it is to get the skin tones just right. What are your thoughts on this light?

xo,

Angie Mahlke

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Colour is one of the most powerful tools in photography. Colour can evoke emotions, tell stories, and transform an ordinary scene into something extraordinary. In our Chase the Rainbow project we explore the beauty of a different colour each month. Whether that’s finding the colour in nature, around the house or setting up a scene with colourful props and clothing.

“The sky takes on shades of orange during sunrise and sunset, the colour that gives you hope that the sun will set only to rise again.” - Ram Charan

This month our colour was orange. Orange is optimistic, playful and exotic. A blazing sunset, a crackling campfire, a comforting bowl of pumpkin soup; virtually everything associated with orange signifies warmth and elicits positive emotions.

Enjoy looking through all the different images we have created with orange. 

52 Clicks | Week 41 | Overcast

Next up in our Project 52 "Light O'Clock" theme was overcast. This type of light can read dull, drab or boring, so it poses a unique challenge of how to infuse interest and drama. Let's see how the p52 participants fared in this situation. 

xo,

Angie Mahlke

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52 Clicks | Week 40 | Full Sun

We've moved on to Light O'Clock in our Project 52. We will spend the month of October exploring different types of outdoor light. First up is the controversial full sun that people typically either love or hate, with little wiggle room in the middle. Its harshness can make it difficult, but by embracing this type of light, you have so many opportunities to create joyful, vibrant and creative images. Let's see how the p52 participants approached this type of light.

xo,

Angie Mahlke

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52 Clicks | Week 39 | Monochromatic

Our Project 52 finished up color month with the monochromatic color scheme. Although this is often a term used for black and white photography, it's actually defined as using different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. Monochromatic images create a cohesive, harmonious look that emphasizes mood and texture. See how the p52 participants used this color scheme so very brilliantly.

xo,

Angie Mahlke

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In this post we share our Winner and Featured Artists for the September JOY Photo Challenge at The Framed Focus!

52 Clicks | Week 38 | Analogous 

Our Project 52 moved onto the analogous color scheme in our month of color. If you're unfamiliar with this term, it refers to the colors touching on the color wheel, like blues and greens or yellows and oranges. These color combinations are oftentime harmonious, and they evoke specific emotions based on whether they're warm or cool in temperature.

The p52 participants used this color scheme thoughtfully, and I am yet again in awe of their creativity.

xo,

Angie Mahlke

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52 Weeks | Week 37 | Complementary Colors

Our Project 52 moved onto complementary colors, which are the two colors across from each other on the color wheel. Blue + orange. Purple + yellow. Green + red. The p52 participants either set out to find these colors that occur naturally in nature or they were more creative in their approach to photographing the color combos.

Do you have a combination that you're naturally drawn to?

xo,

Angie Mahlke

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Colour is one of the most powerful tools in photography. Colour can evoke emotions, tell stories, and transform an ordinary scene into something extraordinary. In our Chase the Rainbow project we explore the beauty of a different colour each month. Whether that’s finding the colour in nature, around the house or setting up a scene with colourful props and clothing.

"You make different colors by combining those colors that already exist” - Herbie Hancock

This month our colour was cyan. Cyan falls between green and blue in the rainbow colours, and includes loads of different shades such as turquoise, teal, petrol, aquamarine, peacock and so on. It’s a tranquil and fresh colour, making us think of tropical waters and sunny skies.

Enjoy looking through all the different images we have created with cyan. 

52 Clicks | Week 36 | Cool Colors

Cool colors convey a sense of calm, tranquility, and sometimes melancholy. Our Project 52 participants were tasked with using cool colors (blues, greens, purples) last week, and I think you’ll agree that they definitely understood the assignment.

What is your favorite way to use cool colors in your work? Or do you gravitate toward warmer colors?

xo,

Angie Mahlke

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52 Clicks | Week 35 | Warm Colors

The whole month of September in our Project 52 is about exploring colors in our work. Just like any choice in photography, our use of color can be a powerful tool. Every color has an emotional connotation that can determine the intention of the image. Learning how to use colors to your advantage can make a huge difference in your work.

Last week we focused on warm colors, which are reds, oranges and yellows. These colors convey feelings of warmth, energy, and comfort. Look at how the p52 participants used warm colors and try to determine what their intentions were with their color choices.

xo,

Angie Mahlke

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In this post we share our Winner and Featured Artists for the August MOVEMENT Photo Challenge at The Framed Focus!

52 Clicks | Week 34 | Symmetry

We rounded out our final week in our advanced composition month in our Project 52 with the theme symmetry. I love how the use of symmetry in photography immediately creates a strong composition, the sense of balance resulting in aesthetically pleasing images. The p52 participants ran away with this assignment and created some truly beautiful photographs. I'm particularly impressed with their ability to find symmetry in unique places and objects, creating such interesting and creative images.

xo,

Angie Mahlke

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52 Clicks | Week 33 | Patterns & Repetition

The next advanced composition technique we focused on in our Project 52 was patterns and repetitions. Using patterns and repeating items (objects, colors, shapes, etc) is a great tool that can be used dramatically or subtly to create an interesting composition.

As I was scrolling through the images for the week, I was struck with how many past theme elements the p52 participants are incorporating in their work - from light and textures to other compositional techniques. Everyone is growing and flourishing and developing their own personal voice and style. It's a fun thing to witness

xo,

Angie Mahlke

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52 Weeks | Week 32 | Diagonals

As we continued on with advanced composition in our Project 52, we focused on using diagonal lines in our images. Diagonals can be used for a variety of reasons: to guide the eye, to create tension, to tell a story in a more engaging way, to create depth, etc. The p52 participants clearly got the assignment and they once again proved to be an inspiring group of artists.

xo,

Angie Mahlke

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Colour is one of the most powerful tools in photography. Colour can evoke emotions, tell stories, and transform an ordinary scene into something extraordinary. In our Chase the Rainbow project we explore the beauty of a different colour each month. Whether that’s finding the colour in nature, around the house or setting up a scene with colourful props and clothing.

“Let the soft blush of pink color remind us to be gentle with ourselves and others.” - Unknown

This month our colour was soft pink. Soft pink is a light, pastel shade of pink that symbolises innocence, tenderness and sweetness.

Enjoy looking through all the different images we have created with soft pink. 

52 Clicks | Week 31 | Rule of Space

For the month of August, our Project 52 will be focusing our attention on advanced composition techniques. The first one was rule of space, which seemed to be a new term to most of us as we struggled to differentiate between that and negative space. In case this is new to you as well, the rule of space is where you leave visual space in the direction the subject is moving/looking/facing or, even, the direction they just left, depending on your intentions. The visual space does not need to be empty, though, where negative space is more about emphasizing something by isolating it with unfilled space.

As always, the p52 participants embraced this theme and impressed me with what they came up with. Here's your weekly dose of inspiration.

xo,

Angie Mahlke

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52 Clicks | Week 30 | Artificial Light

The last thing we tackled in our Fun with Light theme was artificial light. The Project 52 participants went all out in their creativity, the variety of light sources they used and the stories they told through their imagery. Using artificial light can be technically tricky and challenging, but it can also give you creative licenses to break rules and think outside of the box. I think you'll be inspired by this collection of images.

xo,

Angie Mahlke

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In this post we share our Winner and Featured Artists for the July FACELESS Photo Challenge at The Framed Focus!

52 Clicks | Week 29 | Shadow Play

Last week in our Project 52 we focused on having fun with shadows. I love how shadows can take on many roles within an image. They can be the focal point, the main subject. Or they can take on a more supporting role, adding depth and mystery. The p52 participants understood the assignment, and it was so inspiring seeing all their images.

xo,

Angie Mahlke

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