Creative Refraction, Light & Abstract Photography – Llandudno Photographic Academy Evening

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Creative Refraction, Light & Abstract Photography – Llandudno Photographic Academy Evening Have you ever looked through a glass of water and noticed how everything behind it seems to bend, twist or even appear upside down? That’s refraction, and it’s one of the most fascinating ways to create unique and eye-catching photographs. Photography doesn’t always have to be about capturing exactly what you see. Sometimes the most creative images come from bending the rules, and even bending the light. Join Team Welshot for an evening of exploration, experimentation and creative play as we discover the fascinating world of refraction and abstract photography. Using a variety of glassware, crystal balls, prisms, acrylic shapes, mirrors, coloured gels, water droplets and other everyday objects, we’ll transform ordinary subjects into extraordinary works of art. We’ll encourage you to slow down, look beyond the obvious and experiment with how light travels through different materials. You’ll discover how reflections, refractions, colour, texture and distortion can all become part of your composition, producing photographs that are unique, imaginative and often completely unexpected. Throughout the evening you’ll have the opportunity to photograph colourful abstracts, create miniature upside-down worlds inside crystal balls and water droplets, explore reflections and patterns, experiment with layered transparent objects, and discover how changing your lighting or viewpoint can...