Regarding Light
In this section we will take a look at many aspects of LIGHT. As you may have already seen, there are sub tabs under this main Lesson. I have organized things to do with light in this section. Camera settings such as White Balance, natural and artificial light tips, the use of flash, as well as difficult "lighting" situations such as Night Photography are all touched upon here. Light is after all what creates the image in photography. The word's actual meaning is photo (light) and graphy (writing)....or writing with light.
Light creates mood, it can be used to accentuate a particular object in your composition. Light can create drama or provide a sense of calmness. Strong, dramatic light can create shadows - these can be distracting, or they can be an effective part of the subject matter. Let's look at some early photographers who used light and shadow as an effective part of the subject ...
Light creates mood, it can be used to accentuate a particular object in your composition. Light can create drama or provide a sense of calmness. Strong, dramatic light can create shadows - these can be distracting, or they can be an effective part of the subject matter. Let's look at some early photographers who used light and shadow as an effective part of the subject ...
Take a look at this book: The Suffering of LIght, by Magnum photographer, Alex Webb
....and a few photos of light and shadow by Denmark photographer Mau Foto.
....and a few photos of light and shadow by Denmark photographer Mau Foto.