TIPS FOR SMOKE PHOTOGRAPHY

If shot appropriately then pictures that have smoke can look beautiful. While it might seem easy to shoot such pictures, there is more than what meets the eyes in this case. So in this article lets focus on smoke photography and how post-processing techniques and some special effects can make smoke pictures look really good.

- KASTURI PAWAR

Technology is developing with time and so is the creativity surrounding it. Every photographer is trying to bring new style through their work and bringing something unique in the market. Experiments gave birth to smoke photography. Every photographer has a different vision to represent their work, which includes bringing a new style using their creative minds. It is common to see this kind of photography in fashion, pre-wedding, product, food or fine art.

And it was this creativity and experimentation that gave birth to smoke bombs. There are specific products that cater for photography use which can be ordered online. These products tend to last longer than the usual ones and they provides fantastic results in the pictures.

Where to use this genre of photography?

In any creative genre we can use smoke photography. Sometimes when you click a picture then despite the framing, composition and lighting being perfect, you feel something missing in the shot. And adding that one layer of magical touch to the images will bring out beauty in these pictures.

That missing element in your picture can be Smoke. It will create that depth in your picture. Using colourful smoke can add more contrast to the images. For instance using smoke while shooting food or product photography can make your product standout making it look amazing.

What equipment to use?

If you are shooting portraits then using a prime lenses will ensure a good depth of field in the images. If you intent shooting smoke alone in an indoor setting, then this can be done using minimal equipment. Any camera will work along with any lens, but a macro lens will have an advantage over the kit lens. All you need is an external flash for best results.