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Practical exercise

Using negative space: try it yourself

Photograph by Carl Cooper LRPS illustrating using negative space
Photograph by Carl Cooper LRPS.

1. Single Object

Place one key, leaf, or pen in vast empty space (e.g., plain wall or floor).

2. Window Silhouette

Backlight a person/object near window; expose for background, not subject.

3. Sky Emphasis

Shoot a lone tree with huge sky above; use rule of thirds to place it low.

4. Minimalist Meal

Photograph one cookie on large white plate; lots of empty plate.

5. Text + Space

Place a handwritten note in corner of frame; leave rest blank.