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Using Color to Shape Emotion in Photography

Every color in a photograph is doing emotional work, whether you intend it or not.

Using Color to Shape Emotion in Photography

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Every color in a photograph is doing emotional work, whether you intend it or not.

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Every color in a photograph is doing emotional work, whether you intend it or not. A warm orange glow feels intimate and fleeting.

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A warm orange glow feels intimate and fleeting.

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