Light in photography
Pro tip: Using white poster board to reflect light and flood areas of darkness/shadow
Natural light Cool toned
artificial light Artificial light
Ambient light Norton shot Matthew Mayfield with a Canon EOS 5D Mark II and 24–70mm f/2.8L CanonEF lens at 1/50 sec at f/2.8, ISO 1600.
Back lighting
silhouettes
Side lighting
Diffused light
Shadows/contrast Shadows can not only create interest by shapes, but in this example, the shadows provide context and change the dynamics of the photo. Without the shadows, we may assume this person is alone and our eyes would be drawn to a different focal point.
Assignment 35 image contact sheet 2 best images with adjustments Natural light – 10 images Artificial light – 10 images Ambient light – 5 images Backlighting or silhouettes – 5 images Diffused/soft light/ reflected light – 5 images