Why are photographers shooting their shots at a slant?
Aug 21, 2012 14:03:42 #
My sister recently got married, some photographs were a a slant. The strangest thing! She said it was suppose to be that way. I can't for the life of me figure this one out. Now, I see it more and more.
I hate to use the word, "stupid looking", but that is what it looks like to me.
Obviously, I'm not a pro. Any answers? I would love to solve this mystery!
Thanks,
Cindy
I hate to use the word, "stupid looking", but that is what it looks like to me.
Obviously, I'm not a pro. Any answers? I would love to solve this mystery!
Thanks,
Cindy
Aug 21, 2012 14:05:51 #
It's a fad like shooting a portrait with the top of the head cropped off.
A couple of these in the mix of less avant garde shots are OK, but I am not a fan of either.
A couple of these in the mix of less avant garde shots are OK, but I am not a fan of either.
Aug 21, 2012 14:17:10 #
Oh my gosh, I was just looking at some sites that had the pictures like that, and I thought it was odd!!! Count me as one of the people that do NOT like that look.
Aug 21, 2012 14:17:19 #
Good Question!! I was looking at some professional wedding photographer's sites and found that many of the photos are angled. I agree that it is not what I like, but I am seeing it more often now.
Who knows?
Who knows?
Aug 21, 2012 14:20:39 #
On the other hand, it might be useful. If I take a landscape shot and the horizon is off by a degree or two, everyone notices. If it's intentionally off by 20 degrees maybe no one will notice that it really should have been 21 degrees.
Aug 21, 2012 14:31:01 #
I agree I see more and more of these. I think it may be some sort of "avant Garde" fad. There are a few times where "Dutch Angle" can be effective for depth, but not "Flat Angle".
Aug 21, 2012 14:34:27 #
donrent
Loc: Punta Gorda , Fl
That slanted shooting buggs the hell out of me to no end... There are those who if they do it "THEIR WAY" think they are creating a new style of art.... HORSE PUCKEY !!!
Aug 21, 2012 15:02:16 #
THANK YOU!!!!!
I was ready for some harsh words! lol
"GREAT Minds..and Photopraphers...think alike"!!
I wonder who started this and it caught on so quick?
Oh, well...any other opinions, as to why..bring it on.
Thanks again,
Cindy
I was ready for some harsh words! lol
"GREAT Minds..and Photopraphers...think alike"!!
I wonder who started this and it caught on so quick?
Oh, well...any other opinions, as to why..bring it on.
Thanks again,
Cindy
Aug 21, 2012 15:14:51 #
The "Dutch Tilt" or "Dutch Angle" went quickly passe' back in the 1930s, soon after it was considered avant-garde. It was a cinematic composing gimmick started in Germany (Deutschland), and mis-named "Dutch" instead of Deutsch.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dutch_angle
It gets re-invented every generation by those who are unaware of cinematic history.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dutch_angle
It gets re-invented every generation by those who are unaware of cinematic history.
Aug 21, 2012 15:17:34 #
The only reason I would ever tilt (possibly) would be with something that I was trying to get an abstract look from. A wedding photo is likely not one for that.
Sometimes there are candid shots where a photographer might shoot at an angle in order to provide a stealth feel to it, but in most cases, it doesn't really work for me.
Sometimes there are candid shots where a photographer might shoot at an angle in order to provide a stealth feel to it, but in most cases, it doesn't really work for me.
Aug 21, 2012 15:22:56 #
crudasill wrote:
My sister recently got married, some photographs were a a slant. The strangest thing! She said it was suppose to be that way. I can't for the life of me figure this one out. Now, I see it more and more.
I hate to use the word, "stupid looking", but that is what it looks like to me.
Obviously, I'm not a pro. Any answers? I would love to solve this mystery!
Thanks,
Cindy
I hate to use the word, "stupid looking", but that is what it looks like to me.
Obviously, I'm not a pro. Any answers? I would love to solve this mystery!
Thanks,
Cindy
Just guessing, mind you, but here's my take on it. In a competitive field like wedding photography, if someone starts a trend, some others might not want to feel as if they are being left behind - not joining in with the latest fad. I bet there are other fads like this you can find if you look at older wedding photos. Like other fads, it will die out in time.
Solid, confident photographers concentrate on quality, rather than gimmicks. Remember, I am not a pro photographer - just ideas off the top of my head.
Aug 21, 2012 16:49:50 #
I totally agree with everybody, and thanks for origination of it. I have seen this, "Dutch Angle" (I feel so smart), in even candid shots. I'm so glad to hear all the comments!
I bet a lot of others thank you, as well!
Cindy
I bet a lot of others thank you, as well!
Cindy
Aug 22, 2012 05:25:21 #
Yeah its supposed to be a trendy thing and been around for quite some time now. I know a guy who got married bout 10 years ago and i would say more than half of the photos had this slant style done which I thought was quite ridiculous and I would have charged a lot less than $7000 and done a much better job. Sure maybe a couple of shots for something different is ok if the setting suits but some people get carried away..
Aug 22, 2012 05:31:10 #
get off of it already,some shots lend themselves to being slanted.some just don't feel like straitning every shot.too many pros and too many nit pickers.
Aug 22, 2012 05:35:08 #
Why wouldn't you shoot straight and play around with cropping to get the slant effect. That way, if it doesn't work, you've still got your original. A bit like shooting in colour even though your end product will be b/w.
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