{"id":92182,"date":"2023-02-07T16:00:50","date_gmt":"2023-02-07T21:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/?p=92182"},"modified":"2023-02-08T10:28:35","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T15:28:35","slug":"color-red-photography","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/color-red-photography\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use the Color Red in Photography"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>,Color is one of the most powerful tools available to photographers. It helps to direct the viewer\u2019s eye, catch their attention, create emotion, move the eye through the composition and much more. Since the beginnings of my creative explorations in photography, I have been attracted to the color red. When I started to experiment with <strong>red in photography<\/strong>, I started to discover my own artistic voice \u2014 bold, graphic, colorful, and attention-grabbing.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, a decade ago, I photographed a personal project exploring this color in all its facets, emotions, and visual representations. Red is powerful and fabulous color to integrate into your photography for more emotive and scroll-stopping imagery. Let\u2019s take a deeper look.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_92270\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-92270\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-92270 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/033122_Silver_Hair_1459-a.jpg\" alt=\"Photo by Lindsay Adler\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/033122_Silver_Hair_1459-a.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/033122_Silver_Hair_1459-a-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/033122_Silver_Hair_1459-a-683x1024.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-92270\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Lindsay Adler<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>Red as a Symbol<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Red is an incredibly versatile and emotional color. It can represent the extremes of emotion \u2014 from romance to anger. It is powerful, hot, and celebratory, or can represent both passion and danger.<\/p>\n<p>For example, in the movie \u201c<em>The Matrix<\/em>,\u201d the Woman in Red is alluring and irresistible, but also dangerous. The duality and versatility of this color makes it a useful tool to express a range of emotions in our work. Historically, red has also used in religious ceremonies as a color worn by Cardinals, and representing sacrifice.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_92261\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-92261\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-92261 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/57A0836-flat.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/57A0836-flat.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/57A0836-flat-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/57A0836-flat-683x1024.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-92261\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Lindsay Adler<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Color, however, is not uniform from society to society. Over time, a country or culture\u2019s history imbues certain symbolism to different colors. For example, in Chinese culture, red represents luck and happiness and is a tradition color worn by Chinese brides. Within the U.S. stock market, red represents a loss while, in Chinese markets, it means the opposite.<\/p>\n<p>These contradictions and societal representations aside, below are common international meanings for the color red that you can utilize in your photography.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Red can represent:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Romance\/Passion<\/li>\n<li>Anger<\/li>\n<li>Danger\/Warning<\/li>\n<li>Power<\/li>\n<li>Heat<\/li>\n<li>Celebration\/Holiday<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ask yourself: What is the purpose of this photograph? How is the viewer meant to feel? Does adding red help to reinforce my photographic goals?<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_92262\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-92262\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-92262\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/49A0247-V2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/49A0247-V2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/49A0247-V2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/49A0247-V2-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-92262\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Lindsay Adler<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>Red Beyond Emotion<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Red isn\u2019t just about creating emotion. It is incredibly attention-grabbing color that can help a viewer pause to look at your work. When we are all constantly bombarded with images all day long, it is important to use color to its full advantage to catch the viewer\u2019s attention.<\/p>\n<p>Because it is so bold, red can also help to direct the viewer in your composition and give them a focal point in an otherwise busy scene. In other words, you can use it compositionally and emotionally to create visual balance.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Pairing with Red with Other Colors <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Although my favorite way to photograph red is to create an entire image about this color (red on red), it can certainly pair with other colors for dramatic effect. Let\u2019s take a look at a couple examples of color harmonies for how to use red.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_92263\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-92263\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-92263\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Lindsay_Adler_Location_Day_1076-a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Lindsay_Adler_Location_Day_1076-a.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Lindsay_Adler_Location_Day_1076-a-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Lindsay_Adler_Location_Day_1076-a-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Lindsay_Adler_Location_Day_1076-a-1025x1536.jpg 1025w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-92263\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Lindsay Adler<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>Monochromatic<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>When red is the predominant color in the frame, this is a monochromatic color scheme. Red clothing on a red background is a perfect example of this.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_92264\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-92264\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-92264 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Lindsay_Adler_Holiday4557-a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Lindsay_Adler_Holiday4557-a.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Lindsay_Adler_Holiday4557-a-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Lindsay_Adler_Holiday4557-a-683x1024.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-92264\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Lindsay Adler<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>Complementary<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Red and green are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/how-to-use-complementary-colors-in-photography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">complementary colors<\/a> that instantly brings the holiday spirit to mind. You can, of course, use this combo for \u201cChristmas colors.\u201d Although, more desaturated or subtle hues help you achieve painterly results without instantly bringing up Christmas vibes.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_92267\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-92267\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-92267 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/101922_Creative_Lighting10870-a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/101922_Creative_Lighting10870-a.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/101922_Creative_Lighting10870-a-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/101922_Creative_Lighting10870-a-683x1024.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-92267\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Lindsay Adler<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>Analogous<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Colors next to each other on the color wheel create an analogous color harmony. These harmonies are more peaceful and unified. When it comes to red, this can include red, yellows and oranges (a common warm palette), or perhaps red and pink hues together.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_92265\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-92265\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-92265 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Timeless_Workshop__1721-a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Timeless_Workshop__1721-a.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Timeless_Workshop__1721-a-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Timeless_Workshop__1721-a-683x1024.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-92265\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Lindsay Adler<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>Triadic<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Three colors equally spaced on the color wheel create a triadic color scheme. Red, yellow, and blue are a common pairing to create bold contrast in an image that is energetic and youthful.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_92276\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-92276\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-92276\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Q8A7421a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Q8A7421a.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Q8A7421a-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Q8A7421a-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-92276\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Lindsay Adler<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>Warm-Cool Contrast<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Another great way to create contrast is to pair a warm color against a cooler color. In my gel photography, I often use a red\/cyan pairing for dynamic results.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Where to Add Red in Your Photo<\/strong>s<\/h2>\n<p>When you introduce red into your imagery, you can do so in a subtle way or go more heavy-handed by creating a monochromatic image where red is prominent throughout. I find that I add red to my photos with these three main approaches:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_92271\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-92271\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-92271 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/N5A5073-a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/N5A5073-a.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/N5A5073-a-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/N5A5073-a-683x1024.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-92271\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Lindsay Adler<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>Background<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A red background is a great place to create a bold and attention-grabbing image. I recommend the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/we845s.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">scarlet red backdrop<\/a>, which you can see used throughout my portfolio.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_92269\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-92269\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-92269 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/011723_Youtube_0257-1-a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/011723_Youtube_0257-1-a.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/011723_Youtube_0257-1-a-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/011723_Youtube_0257-1-a-683x1024.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-92269\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Lindsay Adler<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>Red Light<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>I find that red light as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/how-to-use-lighting-gels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lighting gel<\/a>, or RGB LED lights, is a fantastic way to fuse red into your image.\u00a0 Red light allows you to create dynamic results by adding a kiss of red into the shadows or to illuminate the environment with a red backlight for moodier, cinematic results. I usually grab a red light source when there is already red in the scene. This helps to unify the elements, particularly when I want a monochromatic red look (red light, red makeup, red background, etc).<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_92274\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-92274\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-92274 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/101822_Learn_Plus7700-faded.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/101822_Learn_Plus7700-faded.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/101822_Learn_Plus7700-faded-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/101822_Learn_Plus7700-faded-683x1024.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-92274\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Lindsay Adler<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>Styling<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>You can introduce red into your image by how you style your subject. A red hat, a bold red lip, or a dramatic red dress are all great ways to introduce this powerful color into your work. You can also consider adding some red props. Each year, I make a trip to the dollar store to grab <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/valentines-day-photoshoot-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Valentine\u2019s Day<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/christmas-photography-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christmas<\/a> decorations to add a dash of red into my upcoming holiday shoots.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_92275\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-92275\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-92275 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/01_18_20_Pantone_0792-flat.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/01_18_20_Pantone_0792-flat.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/01_18_20_Pantone_0792-flat-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/01_18_20_Pantone_0792-flat-683x1024.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-92275\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Lindsay Adler<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>Tips for Capturing Red<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>It can be a challenge to capture rich, saturated red in your images because there are a few common mistakes that can throw you off! Here are just a few tips to get your reds looking fabulous.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Watch Your White Balance<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Never use auto <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/white-balance-photography-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">white balance<\/a> when photographing a lot of red. Our camera sensors read this warmth and instantly cool down the image, making skin tones look off. Use the appropriate white balance preset (flash, daylight, etc) or get a photo of a grey card.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Don\u2019t Over-Light a Red Background <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>I\u2019ve found that if you add too much light to a red background, you can run into problems. Sometimes too much light (from a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/continuous-or-strobe-lighting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">strobe or continuous light<\/a>) can cause the red to look washed out and desaturated. It can lose its richness. Furthermore, if a red is hit by direct sunlight or overexposed, it can begin to go out of gamut. In other words, the sensor can no longer accurately represent the color. I find that I tend to underexpose reds just a bit to help keep their richness.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_92268\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-92268\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-92268 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Adorama_12-202015-B.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Adorama_12-202015-B.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Adorama_12-202015-B-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Adorama_12-202015-B-683x1024.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-92268\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Lindsay Adler<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>Adjust HSL<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In post-production, you can independently adjust the hue, saturation and luminance (brightness\/lightness) of each color. Shoot RAW and then take the time to mess around with these sliders in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/guide-to-color-grading\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lightroom<\/a> (or other RAW processor). I\u2019ve found that if I darken the reds or saturate them, they look much more striking.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>I aim to create images that are powerful, eye-catching, and emotive. To do this, I use the full range of my creative toolkit from styling, lighting, posing, and color. The color red in photography has become an important element of my style. It is a tool that you, too, can integrate into your work for impact.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>,Color is one of the most powerful tools available to photographers. It helps to direct the viewer\u2019s eye, catch their attention, create emotion, move the eye through the composition and much more. 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