TEXTURE Digital Photography TEXTURE Tactile texture is the

TEXTURE Digital Photography

TEXTURE Tactile texture is the texture you actually feel on a surface. Visual texture is when you look at an image of a texture and recall what texture feels like. It is an illusion of a three-dimensional surface. Images that emphasize texture appeal to our other senses, not just our eyes. In photography, capturing texture can add drama or provide information.

VISUAL TEXTURE The appearance of a surface depends on how it reflects light. Every surface displays a pattern of light and dark values. From the pattern of light and dark values we can make a judgment about the texture of the surface of an object even if we cannot touch it. Values and contrast make up visual texture. The most common types of tactile and visual texture are: rough, smooth, matte, and shiny.

TIPS FOR SHOOTING TEXTURE Explore your surroundings…textures are everywhere! Try different distances, sometimes you have to get real close. Try different angles. Try different lighting directions and situations. Use a higher f-stop number to make sure you get all details in focus. If you slow down your shutter speed lower than 1/80 or 1/60, consider using a tripod. Use the lowest ISO possible (100, 200, 400) for clarity and quality of photo. A quick search on the Internet can get you even more tips and advice!