The Role Of Lighting In Photography

By Andy Acmond

One very important aspect of photography is the lighting. There is a lot of emphasis on equipment in regards to taking photos. Or there is a lot of talk with regards to some techniques for taking quality pictures. But there is probably none more important then knowing how light affects the photographs you take. So in this article we are going to take a look how big a factor light is in making or breaking your photos.

First of all there is lighting called hard light. This is where the light is coming from a bright and sunny day. What this type of lighting can do to your photos is create very bright parts on some of it. Or it can create very dark portions on the photos.

This is very important especially when taking photos during weddings. Because one bad lighting can ruin many pictures. Understanding this has helped me in my wedding photographer service.

Next there is a lighting which is termed as soft light. This usually occurs during cloudy days and are usually smooth without too much shadows. You can take advantage of this type of lighting to produce great quality photos. The main determining reason for this is due to the fact that the color stands out and is seen vividly on film. This works very well for commercial type of photos similar to the clients I have worked for in my commercial photographer service.

Finally, you can take advantage of artificial lighting to shoot your photos. This is the lighting such as the lights you would use in a photo studio. This is good for those family portraits you take because you can control how the picture relates to your lighting. This has served my well in my event photography service.

As you have observed, the role of lighting in photography can greatly enhance your picture. If you understand what they are for and how to best utilize them, you will produce top quality photos. - 30452

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