If a photographer tends towards low-key images and wants to break away from that, I suggest exercises that start by considering paintings. Rembrandt or Cezanne? Munch or Manet? Which resonate most, and why?
Hmm. Not really thought about looking at paintings. Not like it is difficult with the internet now. Thanks.
Then take photos that are deliberately high key. Frame the image so only a small proportion of the image is in shadow. Imagine a gray card in the scene, and ensure that most of the scene is lighter than the gray card. Then edit the images accordingly.
I have thought about that. Most examples in books are portraits, which apart from the odd family snap, is not what I do. I need to try that. Thanks.