Find what you are looking for

or search by

Topics

Article
Article

Article

e-Book
e-Book

e-Book

Video
Video

Video

Campaigns
Campaigns

Campaigns

Architecture
Compact Cameras

Compact Cameras

Architecture
DSLRs

DSLRs

Architecture
Videography

Videography

Architecture
Astrophotography

Astrophotography

Architecture
Mirrorless Cameras

Mirrorless Cameras

Architecture
Architecture Photography

Architecture Photography

Architecture
Canon Technologies

Canon Technologies

Architecture
Low Light Photography

Low Light Photography

Architecture
Photographer Interviews

Photographer Interviews

Architecture
Landscape Photography

Landscape Photography

Architecture
Macro Photography

Macro Photography

Architecture
Sports Photography

Sports Photography

Architecture
Travel Photography

Travel Photography

Architecture
Underwater Photography

Underwater Photography

Architecture
Photography Concepts & Application

Photography Concepts & Application

Architecture
Street Photography

Street Photography

Architecture
Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras

Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras

Architecture
Lenses & Accessories

Lenses & Accessories

Architecture
Nature & Wildlife Photography

Nature & Wildlife Photography

Architecture
Portrait Photography

Portrait Photography

Architecture
Night Photography

Night Photography

Architecture
Pet Photography

Pet Photography

Architecture
Printing Solutions

Printing Solutions

Architecture
Product Reviews

Product Reviews

Architecture
Wedding Photography

Wedding Photography

Tips & Tutorials >> All Tips & Tutorials

[Question 7] Are there any easy ways to take artistic photos?

2015-04-09
1
9.76 k
In this article:

If you wish to make your shots appear more artistic, the Creative filters, which allow you to change the atmosphere of a photo drastically with ease, will come in handy. In this Q&A session, let's learn how you can add effects to a photo that is being displayed on the camera. We hope you'll enjoy it! (Edited by: Camera Biyori, Photos by: Yuji Ogura, Marisa Shimamoto)

Pages: 1 2

A1: Image Processing with Creative Filters

Display the image to which an effect is to be added, and press the [Q/SET] button.

Select the desired filter, and tap the [Q/SET] menu on the LCD monitor screen.

Select the strength and hue of the effect, and tap the [SET] menu to save the image applied with the effect as a new file.

What Are Creative Filters?

With the Creative filters feature, you can add special effects to your photos. They can be applied either during or after shooting. 7 filter effects are available.

(Left to right) Grainy B/W, Soft focus, Fish-eye effect, Toy camera effect, Miniature effect, Art bold effect, Water painting effect

A2: Layering Effects for More Artistic Ambience

No effect added
First filter

Adhering to the procedure described in A1, the [Fish-eye effect] filter was set to "Strong" and applied to the original photo, resulting in a unique, distorted image.

Second filter

The procedure in A1 was then applied a second time to the filtered image, adding the [Toy camera effect] (set to "Cool") to the fish-eye effect previously applied. The reduction of peripheral illumination on top of the blue-green tint brings out a unique flavour.

Let's Try Different Effects!

1. No effect added
2. [Soft focus]

3. [Soft focus] + [Art bold effect]

Applying [Soft focus] first helps to moderate the powerful [Art bold effect], thereby bringing out the vivid colours of the flowers.

1. No effect added
2. [Fish-eye effect]

3. [Fish-eye effect] + [Toy camera effect]

After applying [Fish-eye effect] to deform the sandwich into a round shape, I added [Toy camera effect (Cool)]. The blue hue helps to create a curious atmosphere.

1. No effect added
2. [Miniature effect]

3. [Miniature effect] + [Grainy B/W]

First, I miniaturised the townscape with [Miniature effect], and then applied [Grainy B/W] to make the image evoke the memories of the good old days.

Yuji Ogura

Ogura's work in photography expands from shooting photographic works to development and printing films. He is one of the tutors at the "Camera Biyori Photography School". He started his career as an engineer at a film laboratory and later establishes his own "mogu camera" lab. He also runs the "mogu sun" portrait studio.

Marisa Shimamoto

Shimamoto is a professional photographer who studied abroad in America after graduating from senior high school. After taking up photography in San Francisco, she returned to Japan in 2005 where she currently shoots for magazines, advertisements, CD covers etc.

Camera Biyori

Camera Biyori is a Japanese photography magazine introducing charming photos and daily joy with cameras. Suggesting fun activities relating to cameras and photography, Camera Biyori editorial department also offer the "Camera Biyori Photography School" to recommend its readers to engage in photography and have fun.

http://www.camerabiyori.com

Published by Daiichi Progress Inc.

Share your photos on My Canon Story & stand a chance to be featured on our social media platforms