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How to Take Good Photos: Colour

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Emotion

Woman laughing, holding a bottle, photo by Tom Ang
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  1. Red is the universal colour of warning, so use it with caution. A little bit of red in your shot goes a long way!
  2. Colours effect the emotional impact of your shot. Yellow is associated with happiness, but orange moves us to sadness.
  3. Greens and blues are calming.
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