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Using Natural Light in Photography By Doris Meserole © 2010
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Sun Light When used properly is the best lighting source for photography When used improperly can make a photo harsh or flat See examples
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Time of Day on a Sunny Day
Dawn and Dusk are considered the best time of day for outdoor photography Middle of the day, the sun is directly overhead Harsh shadows Less diffusion since it travels through less atmosphere Move subjects into an area of uniform shade if available
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Sun Overhead Harsh Shadows Shadow under nose Shadows under eyes
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Cloudy and Overcast Days
Natures diffuser Directionless sunlight Minimal shadows Best time for outdoor portraits
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Direction of Sunlight Front Lighting Side Lighting Back Lighting
The sun is behind the photographer Side Lighting The sun is at an angle Back Lighting The sun is behind the subject
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Front Lighting Best time to get a blue sky in the background
Minimal shadows Less depth Details are washed out Ensure your shadow is not in the photo, unless you want it to be
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Side Lighting Makes the photo look more three dimensional
Brings out texture
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Side Lighting
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Side Lighting
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Back Lighting Can achieve spectacular results
Subject surrounded by a light corona More difficult to get a great photo Sun flare Difficult exposure
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Translucent Subjects Back lighting a translucent subject
Brings out details that might otherwise be hidden
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Shadows Can add a dramatic effect
Unintentional self portraits can be a bonus or a unpleasant distraction
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Experiment with Sunlight
Photograph a building or a plant at various times a day and compare the results Take a portrait on a cloudy day and a clear day Take a landscape portrait at various times a day Use Black & White photography as you experiment, it refine your use of Sunlight
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