In photography to produce a vibrant picture you would want to use complementary colors. Complementary colors are placed opposite of each other on the color wheel. If used properly they can create striking contrasts and vivid, and vibrant images. The main three complementary colors would be orange and blue, red and green, and purple and yellow. There is also harmonious colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. Having a combination of harmonious and complementary colors could add a unique twist to the photo. Also having a unbalanced scale of the colors can actually add to the contrast between the subjects.