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| Dual Exposure |
Combining one photo with
another isn’t a new technique: it’s been around since the late 19th century.
One of the most popular
forms of double exposure photography is the combination of a portrait
with a natural pattern. A
strong texture tends to work best, whether it’s foliage, tree branches shot
against a white sky or cracked earth.
Some DSLRs have a
multiple exposure mode that enables you combine images in-camera. You can
produce some quite striking images without resorting to Photoshop manipulation.
Don’t believe us?
For a clean silhouette,
you’ll need a white backdrop – getting low and photographing your
portrait-sitter against a bright, cloudy sky is ideal. Do the same with the
image you’ll be combining it with. Working in Live View mode is best, as you
will be able to display the first image on the rear screen while you align the
second. The two frames will then be automatically merged, with the texture
being visible in the darker areas of the first image.
Not all cameras can take
multiple exposures, in which case you’ll need to combine the photos in image
editing software. Making a double exposure portrait in Photoshop (Lets see in another tutorials) is a simple process and one which provides
an endless opportunity to fine-tune the blend between the portrait image and
the texture.
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