{"id":62904,"date":"2021-08-12T15:56:07","date_gmt":"2021-08-12T22:56:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/?p=62904"},"modified":"2024-08-21T10:26:15","modified_gmt":"2024-08-21T17:26:15","slug":"surrealism-photography-what-to-know-and-how-to-nail-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/surrealism-photography-what-to-know-and-how-to-nail-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Surrealism Photography: What to Know and How to Nail It"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Surrealism photography. When the whole point of it is meant to question all that we consider rational, logical, and real, how can we possibly develop specific steps to nail it? Well, we&#8217;re going to give it a whirl. But considering that the topic of surrealism itself deals with absurdities, let us humor ourselves with a glimpse into surrealism photography and how we can explore it and nail it. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Understanding surrealism<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/surrealistic-photography-flowers-woman-1024x683.webp 1024w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/surrealistic-photography-flowers-woman-300x200.webp 300w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/surrealistic-photography-flowers-woman-768x512.webp 768w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/surrealistic-photography-flowers-woman-750x500.webp 750w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/surrealistic-photography-flowers-woman.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/surrealistic-photography-flowers-woman-1024x683.jpg\" height=\"683\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/surrealistic-photography-flowers-woman-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/surrealistic-photography-flowers-woman-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/surrealistic-photography-flowers-woman-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/surrealistic-photography-flowers-woman-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/surrealistic-photography-flowers-woman.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\"wp-image-63145 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"woman surrealistic photo\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><figcaption>Source: Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Surrealism is regularly described as an avant-garde movement that came about around the end of World War 1, following the advent of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithsonianmag.com\/arts-culture\/dada-115169154\/\">Dadaism<\/a>. From the idea of \u201canti-art\u201d to the idea that things are not what they seem, to things that can be more than what they seem, came about the idea of surrealism. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The development of psychology and symbolism in its various branches fed into it\u2014along with developments in image-making\u2014from painting to photographic manipulation.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are you trying to (not) say?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/peerspaceresources.kinsta.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/surrealistic-photography-piano-player-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"surreal piano player image\" class=\"wp-image-63146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/surrealistic-photography-piano-player-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/surrealistic-photography-piano-player-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/surrealistic-photography-piano-player-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/surrealistic-photography-piano-player-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/surrealistic-photography-piano-player.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Source: Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Say goodbye to Captain Obvious. Begin by asking\u2014so what are you trying to say with your image? Or rather, what are you trying not to convey? Surrealism feeds off many emotions and feelings, twisting logic, raising questions, and prompting viewers to look and think twice.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever non-message you have in mind, symbolism and juxtaposition are your friends. So your image-making begins in thought and on paper. Draw your inspiration from the world around you, or literature, popular culture, so on and so forth.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of what combination of elements (objects, people, landscapes, and so on) can convey what you have in mind. Bear in mind that every element is a communicative symbol\u2014in a surreal image, they don\u2019t just present themselves. They represent something more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can choose to make your meaning obvious with a typically expected combination of objects or introduce a surprise element into it. Again, surprise, shock, delight, and humor are your friends here. <em>What insane thing can you do with your set of elements?<\/em> Surrealism photography begins here.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What if there was an octopus on your office desk? An airplane for your dinner? A hamster doing HR appraisals in Heaven? An inverted skyscraper underwater? Hyperbole, exaggeration, comedy, surprise, confusion, nonsense\u2014there are many emotions and various devices you can evoke when you plan your imagery.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A wise comedian once said &#8211; the key to a good joke is to take something undeniable and every day &#8211; and introduce one stupid thing into it. So start by asking yourself\u2014what stupid thing can I do with my imagery?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if your viewers go, <em>\u201cWhat did I just see?!\u201d<\/em> you\u2019ve succeeded.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- Begin Peerspace Banner -->\n<div class=\"banner\">\n  <div class=\"banner-text\">\n\n    \n    <h2>Book a perfectly surreal photoshoot location.<\/h2>\n\n    \n    \n    <p>\n      Peerspace makes it easy to book sensational photoshoot locales. Enjoy the largest location library and no-hassle bookings today.    <\/p>\n\n    \n    \n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/plan\/photo-shoot\" target=\"_self\" class=\"button white cta-segment cta-banner\">Find photoshoot locations<\/a>\n\n    \n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"banner-image\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Dollhouse-Inn-Instagramable-chicago-rental.webp') ;\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- End Peerspace Banner -->\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Photographing surreal imagery from scratch<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/peerspaceresources.kinsta.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/surrealistic-photography-red-man-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"red man surrealistic image\" class=\"wp-image-63147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/surrealistic-photography-red-man-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/surrealistic-photography-red-man-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/surrealistic-photography-red-man-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/surrealistic-photography-red-man-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/surrealistic-photography-red-man.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Source: Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Surrealism pioneers like Dora Maar or Man Ray began by using good ol\u2019 photography, and playing around with their subjects and objects, which took on a greater meaning in each image.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can try experimenting that way by setting up your own shoots. Again, once you conceptualize your image on paper, gather the objects you need for a shoot. If you need a model, bring them in. Surrealism photography funnily enough is best shot in controlled environments like a studio, so do yourself a favor by booking one, and invest in good lighting, tripods, a green screen and prop options.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Set up your objects in the manner you wish to convey your message(or not), with careful attention to the absurd in your composition. It need not be just one thing\u2014your image can unpack several surprises. Play with orientation, perspective, color, scale or create visual effects to mess with your viewers\u2019 heads. You could create a double entendre\u2014multiple interpretations in one image.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have your shots, erase the green screen to change the backdrop, or edit out the props that hold\/suspend your surreal elements together. Many photographers take the opportunity to edit images into a fantasy-style which is helpful, since it\u2019s a great way to cover up discrepancies between juxtaposed layers.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Surreal Photography works best from the eyes of the viewers, so allow for numerous interpretations. Don\u2019t be obvious. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have fun.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re confident and so inclined, you can do your surrealist shoots on location. Set up your shoots and take the necessary legal permissions for such shoots. Once you assemble everything, click at the opportune moment. We suggest getting to this stage only once you\u2019re experienced in other safer forms of surrealism photography. Hospitals and courtrooms are very real and not fun.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Experiment with media and tools<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/peerspaceresources.kinsta.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/surrealistic-photography-flowers-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-63148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/surrealistic-photography-flowers-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/surrealistic-photography-flowers-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/surrealistic-photography-flowers-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/surrealistic-photography-flowers-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/surrealistic-photography-flowers.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Source: Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Some photographers have been known to use X-rays as part of their photographic technique. Others have taken films and juxtaposed and developed the negatives with a different set of chemicals. There have been those who have used pinhole cameras as well.\u00a0 The possibilities are endless when you shop around and think beyond traditional photography tools.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So here&#8217;s the next surreal point in Surrealism Photography\u2014you don\u2019t always need a camera to achieve it.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- Begin Peerspace Banner -->\n<div class=\"banner\">\n  <div class=\"banner-text\">\n\n    \n    <h2>Book a surrealistic photoshoot location.<\/h2>\n\n    \n    \n    <p>\n      Peerspace makes it easy to book sensational photoshoot locales. Enjoy the largest location library and no-hassle bookings today.    <\/p>\n\n    \n    \n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/plan\/photo-shoot\" target=\"_self\" class=\"button white cta-segment cta-banner\">Find photoshoot locations<\/a>\n\n    \n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"banner-image\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/Urban-Eclectic-Loft-with-Floor-to-Ceiling-Windows-dc-washington-dc-rental.webp') ;\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- End Peerspace Banner -->\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Get down to image making<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"679\" src=\"https:\/\/peerspaceresources.kinsta.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/surrealistic-photography-home-birds-1024x679.jpg\" alt=\"surreal photograph house in field\" class=\"wp-image-63144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/surrealistic-photography-home-birds-1024x679.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/surrealistic-photography-home-birds-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/surrealistic-photography-home-birds-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/surrealistic-photography-home-birds.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Source: Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can be a true blue surrealist photographer and create your photograph by never picking up your camera. Instead, you can play off others\u2019 stock photographs and edit your absurd, surreal thing into it. Stay safe and stay legal when this is your goal, kids. Buy the images you need.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, good editing software is your friend. Once you have your selected elements together, place them in an environment they don\u2019t belong in, or juxtapose them with something that creates a completely different meaning.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, the wow\/shock factor rests on your editing skills in which you adjust the coloring, clarity and composition of the imagery to make it as believable as possible. If your viewers can find defects and detect the edit, its surreal quality is lost. Your best bet is to ensure your source images are of close enough quality in resolution and coloring to begin mixing and manipulating them.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Think beyond reason<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/peerspaceresources.kinsta.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/surrealistic-photography-falling-woman-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"surrealistic photograph woman falling\" class=\"wp-image-63143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/surrealistic-photography-falling-woman-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/surrealistic-photography-falling-woman-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/surrealistic-photography-falling-woman-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/surrealistic-photography-falling-woman-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/surrealistic-photography-falling-woman.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Source: Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Done well, surrealism photography can be fine art photography at its finest. It has the ability to make people see the absurd, convey messages, or even question logic. Something that is great news for the playful mind. The best part is there are no masters, no rules, and no benchmarks. Take this chance to move beyond the normal, and play with every viewer\u2019s perception, because in the surreal world, limits do not exist.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/plan\/photo-shoot\">Find unique photoshoot locations on Peerspace<\/a><\/em><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Surrealism photography. When the whole point of it is meant to question all that we consider rational, logical, and real, how can we possibly develop specific steps to nail it? Well, we&#8217;re going to give it a whirl. 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