: Darkening the entire photo or using a strategic gradient behind the text can provide an instant legibility boost. Creative Text Effects
: Adding a subtle outline (stroke) or shadow helps separate text from the subject. Close-Up
Creating text for a shot involves balancing legibility with the visual intensity of the image. Because close-ups focus tightly on a subject's face or a specific detail, the text must be strategically placed and styled to avoid cluttering the frame. Best Practices for Close-Up Text : Darkening the entire photo or using a
: If the background is busy, use techniques to make the text "pop": Close-Up