So last week we explored High Key images in Imagecraft Bootcamp, this week we delve into Low Key Images. Each Week we are encouraged to explore our creative side with some more advanced photographic concepts.
Here is version 1
Low Key
Original
Here is version 2
Low Key
Original
I think I actually prefer High Key softness in retrospect. However I can see where Low key can have it’s advantages in certain situations. It gives a lovely gloomy feel to an image. Not quite sure if I have pushed the ‘envelope’ enough on this one. However if I pushed it any further I really lost most of the detail.
-Julz
Julie Powell - Photographer & Graphic Artist 
I’m glad that you liked it, Julie.
Some people don’t care for darker images for a variety of reasons, which is perfectly fine. Of the two images you submitted, the second is more low-key than the first and is a fine attempt.
The key to not losing detail in any image is to make certain that both ends of the spectrum (blacks and whites) don’t exceed either edge of the histogram. You can also use dodging and burning of the highlight and shadow details in order to keep those areas from blocking up.
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Cool…I didn’t think to check the histogram. Thanks Mitch
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You’re very welcome; we’ll begin to cover that with the next post in the series as well!
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Cool. Thanks
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🙂
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Not really up with dodge and burn in lightroom
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Awesome! We’ll begin to cover that in the next post of the series.
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