Color Theory in Photography

Discover the magic of color composition in photography by learning harmony rules and color psychology to create images that evoke emotion

• Introduction
• The Study of Color
• Capturing Light
• Reflect on Your Work
• Final project

“When someone looks at a photograph an emotional response is triggered, and this allows for a very human experience.”

Color has the ability to transform the way we perceive an image—it is the unifying element when crafting the composition of a photograph. In this course, award-winning photographer Yaopey Yong teaches you how to understand color and apply its fundamental principles in your photography.

Explore the world of color theory both as a science and as an art form. Understand how we perceive color and learn the psychology and harmony rules behind it. Discover different camera and image editing techniques to emphasize color in every photograph you take.