Light is malleable. Have you ever thought about that- that you could work light like a ball of clay? It’s true. Light has 5 distinct characteristics that should be of interest to any photographer, and one undeniable truth that every photographer should know and understand. However, many don’t. Hopefully, by the time you’re done reading […]
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Photography has always been about contrast. Black and white, tonal range, high key, low key, these are all terms that we associate with contrast in photography. There is another element to this equation that is just as important, colour. We can use color to create scenes that are low contrast, high contrast or to isolate […]
When it comes to landscape photography light, many non-photographers have heard of the terms golden and blue hour, and almost all photographers know what they are. For those of you who are not photographers and for those who are in the early stages of learning photography, let’s elaborate on the basic concepts. In the morning, […]
As you advance in your photography know-how, a natural evolution will be your desire to light elements of your photographs in a way that you find more pleasing or creative. One thing that is really necessary to master for this evolution, and a key feature when photographing portraits is fill light. Fill light is usually […]
If you are a Nikon user, you may have heard of the term “Active-D Lighting” is a Nikon term for a technology that expands the dynamic range of the camera’s sensor. Not only Nikon, but a few other manufacturers also employ this technology – for example, Canon calls this technology “Auto Lighting Optimiser.” This technology […]
Ambient light is my favorite when it comes to lighting subjects. This is mostly due to the fact that it is the most natural looking light you can get, and also the cheapest version of them all since it is free. Ambient light, also known as natural light, means that you use only what the […]
