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Softbox light is ideal for portraits, because it's soft and the light wraps around the subject, creating flattering shadows. If used properly! If you use the wrong size softbox for your subject, or you place it too far away you'll miss out on all the benefits of softbox lighting for portrait photography. via @thelenslounge Broad Lighting, Split Lighting, Loop Lighting, Softbox Lighting, Photography Lighting Equipment, Studio Photography Lighting, Light Photography, Portrait Photography, Commercial Photography Studio
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Softbox light is ideal for portraits, because it's soft and the light wraps around the subject, creating flattering shadows. If used properly! If you use the wrong size softbox for your subject, or you place it too far away you'll miss out on all the benefits of softbox lighting for portrait photography. via @thelenslounge
Hard light photography features hard, clearly defined shadows. Hard light can be created with direct light or reflected light. Because shadows are hard you must be careful of where the shadows fall. Use hard light for dramatic portraits. via @thelenslounge Natural Light Photography, Photography Words, Composition Photography, Digital Photography, Photography Tips For Beginners, Photography Techniques, Photography Tutorials
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Hard light photography features hard, clearly defined shadows. Hard light can be created with direct light or reflected light. Because shadows are hard you must be careful of where the shadows fall. Use hard light for dramatic portraits. via @thelenslounge
Ambient light in photography is the light that was there before the photographer added any other type of light. Here's how you use it for next level photos that look like they were taken by a professional photographer. via @thelenslounge Photo Lighting, Types Of Lighting, Ambient Lighting, Portrait Photography Lighting, Photography Tips
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Ambient light in photography is the light that was there before the photographer added any other type of light. Here's how you use it for next level photos that look like they were taken by a professional photographer. via @thelenslounge
Lighting in photography isn't flash vs natural light. It's knowing when to use flash photography, or natural light and when to combine both flash photography and natural light. via @thelenslounge Types Of Photography, Flash Photography, Umbrella Photography, Lighting Pattern
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Lighting in photography isn't flash vs natural light. It's knowing when to use flash photography, or natural light and when to combine both flash photography and natural light. via @thelenslounge
Umbrella lighting is a versatile, cheap, easy to pack and transport type of photography lighting. It's a great way to start with off camera flash and also perfect for professional photographers via @thelenslounge
Umbrella lighting is a versatile, cheap, easy to pack and transport type of photography lighting. It's a great way to start with off camera flash and also perfect for professional photographers via @thelenslounge
Split lighting is a portrait lighting technique that sets the mood for dramatic portraits and also narrows broader faces in photos. You can use natural light, flash or constant light for this dramatic lighting technique with just one light via @thelenslounge
Split lighting is a portrait lighting technique that sets the mood for dramatic portraits and also narrows broader faces in photos. You can use natural light, flash or constant light for this dramatic lighting technique with just one light via @thelenslounge
Catchlights in photography make the difference between a dull and lifeless portrait and a portrait that comes alive with eyes that sparkle. Catchlights are light source reflections in the eyes in natural light photography and flash photography. Shape, size and position of the catchlights is important for creating mood in portrait photography. via @thelenslounge
Catchlights in photography make the difference between a dull and lifeless portrait and a portrait that comes alive with eyes that sparkle. Catchlights are light source reflections in the eyes in natural light photography and flash photography. Shape, size and position of the catchlights is important for creating mood in portrait photography. via @thelenslounge
Open shade photography is nice and flattering, but manipulating light to add rim light and enhance form creates eye catching open shade photos. You don't need fancy equipment to enhance natural light open shade photos, just a little bit of knowledge and planning. Heres how. via @thelenslounge Backlight Photography, Headshot Photography, Photography 101, Best Photographers, Portrait Photographers, Dramatic Photos
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Open shade photography is nice and flattering, but manipulating light to add rim light and enhance form creates eye catching open shade photos. You don't need fancy equipment to enhance natural light open shade photos, just a little bit of knowledge and planning. Heres how. via @thelenslounge
A photograph without emotions has no impact and to create emotion you need to know how to control lighting - both natural light and flash. Lighting stirs emotions. Soft light photography creates a happy, friendly, dreamy atmosphere with no harsh shadows and minimal contrast. Discover how to create uplifting photos in any circumstance. via @thelenslounge Soft Light Photography, Minimal Photography
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A photograph without emotions has no impact and to create emotion you need to know how to control lighting - both natural light and flash. Lighting stirs emotions. Soft light photography creates a happy, friendly, dreamy atmosphere with no harsh shadows and minimal contrast. Discover how to create uplifting photos in any circumstance. via @thelenslounge
How to master light and airy photography without having to use Lightroom presets. Light and airy photography starts with planning, lighting and how you capture a scene before moving onto post production in Lightroom. Light and airy photography style tips for wedding photographers, portrait photographers and product photographers with Lightroom editing tips. Not Lightroom presets necessary! via @thelenslounge Airy Photography, Photography Basics, Product Photography, Photography Ideas, Fashion Photography, Wedding Photographers
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How to master light and airy photography without having to use Lightroom presets. Light and airy photography starts with planning, lighting and how you capture a scene before moving onto post production in Lightroom. Light and airy photography style tips for wedding photographers, portrait photographers and product photographers with Lightroom editing tips. Not Lightroom presets necessary! via @thelenslounge
A dark and moody photography style conveys deep emotion with strong shadows by controlling light and exposure, often enhanced in Lightroom. To photograph in a dark photography style you need to pay attention to colors in the image, light direction, metering and camera settings that at least partially manual. Then to further enhance the mood of the photo, edit in Lightroom. via @thelenslounge High Contrast Photography, Low Key Photography, Manual Photography, Photography Settings, Moody Photography, Exposure Photography, Photography Camera
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A dark and moody photography style conveys deep emotion with strong shadows by controlling light and exposure, often enhanced in Lightroom. To photograph in a dark photography style you need to pay attention to colors in the image, light direction, metering and camera settings that at least partially manual. Then to further enhance the mood of the photo, edit in Lightroom. via @thelenslounge
Rim light is a creative way to use backlight in photography that adds drama to an image and separates the subject from the background. Rim lighting can be subtle, adding just a kiss of light to the edge of a subject, or dramatic, depending on the scene and how you use the rim light. via @thelenslounge Photography Lighting Techniques
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Rim light is a creative way to use backlight in photography that adds drama to an image and separates the subject from the background. Rim lighting can be subtle, adding just a kiss of light to the edge of a subject, or dramatic, depending on the scene and how you use the rim light. via @thelenslounge
Light determines the mood and aesthetics of a photo and it starts with the key light in photography, the main light used to light the subject. Where you place the key light, how you use it and balance it with the fill light and ambient light sets the mood. For light and airy, use high key, for dark and moody use low key. To master either of these photography styles, you must first understand what is a key light and how to control it. via @thelenslounge High Key Lighting, Photography Styles
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Light determines the mood and aesthetics of a photo and it starts with the key light in photography, the main light used to light the subject. Where you place the key light, how you use it and balance it with the fill light and ambient light sets the mood. For light and airy, use high key, for dark and moody use low key. To master either of these photography styles, you must first understand what is a key light and how to control it. via @thelenslounge
Use contrast in photography to make photos stand out from the crowd. Contrast photography is about accentuating or minimising difference between elements in photos using light, tone, color and composition. Specifically tonal contrast, color contrast and juxtaposition. But contrast is not just for when you take a photo. Adjusting contrast is an important part of editing photos in Lightroom or other editing software to make the most of the contrast for better photos. via @thelenslounge High Contrast Photos, What Is Contrast, Contrast Color, Digital Photography Lessons
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Use contrast in photography to make photos stand out from the crowd. Contrast photography is about accentuating or minimising difference between elements in photos using light, tone, color and composition. Specifically tonal contrast, color contrast and juxtaposition. But contrast is not just for when you take a photo. Adjusting contrast is an important part of editing photos in Lightroom or other editing software to make the most of the contrast for better photos. via @thelenslounge
Window light is perfect for natural light portrait photography! Every window has the potential of photography studio lighting. You just need to know how to use the natural light coming through the window for stunning portrait lighting. If you use flash, you can even combine this with window light for a two light set up quickly and easily. Learn how to manipulate window light for easy portrait photography for every natural light situation Portrait Photography Tips, Photography Courses, Studio Lighting
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Window light is perfect for natural light portrait photography! Every window has the potential of photography studio lighting. You just need to know how to use the natural light coming through the window for stunning portrait lighting. If you use flash, you can even combine this with window light for a two light set up quickly and easily. Learn how to manipulate window light for easy portrait photography for every natural light situation
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Photography lighting basics and terminology for all photographers working with natural light and flash to understand how to use photography lighting for better photos. Whatever you photograph these photography lighting tips and explanations of how light works will help you use light better for better photos. 10 photography lighting facts every photographer should know. via @thelenslounge Natural Light Photography Tips, Flash Photography Tips, Photography Terms
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Photography lighting basics and terminology for all photographers working with natural light and flash to understand how to use photography lighting for better photos. Whatever you photograph these photography lighting tips and explanations of how light works will help you use light better for better photos. 10 photography lighting facts every photographer should know. via @thelenslounge
Using texture in photography composition makes a photo feel more 3D. Instead of a flat 2 dimensional image, when you add texture in composition, the photo comes to life. But for this you need to think about lighting. Here are my top photography composition tips for maximising texture with lighting in photos. If you want stand out photos, you have to consider the background composition, where you'll find texture. Discover composition and photography lighting tips for texture in photos Photography Composition, Texture Photography, Dslr Photography, Photography Lessons, Learning Photography
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Using texture in photography composition makes a photo feel more 3D. Instead of a flat 2 dimensional image, when you add texture in composition, the photo comes to life. But for this you need to think about lighting. Here are my top photography composition tips for maximising texture with lighting in photos. If you want stand out photos, you have to consider the background composition, where you'll find texture. Discover composition and photography lighting tips for texture in photos
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Butterfly lighting is great for all types of portrait photography, but especially for beauty photography and photographing women. I also use butterfly lighting a lot with newborn photography. While it's easy to butterfly lighting with flash, you can also do it with natural light. The only problem with natural light outdoors is that the sun will shine straight into your subject's eyes. Discover portrait photography tips on how to set up butterfly lighting with flash and natural light.
Butterfly lighting is great for all types of portrait photography, but especially for beauty photography and photographing women. I also use butterfly lighting a lot with newborn photography. While it's easy to butterfly lighting with flash, you can also do it with natural light. The only problem with natural light outdoors is that the sun will shine straight into your subject's eyes. Discover portrait photography tips on how to set up butterfly lighting with flash and natural light.
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Flat light in portrait photography is even light on a subject, lit from the front so there are little to no shadows and very little contrast in the photo. Flat lighting can be created with natural light and also flash. It's not the light itself, but how you use and manipulate the light that makes it flat. Discover how and why you'd want to use flat lighting in portrait photography for flawless complexions via @thelenslounge Learn Photography
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Flat light in portrait photography is even light on a subject, lit from the front so there are little to no shadows and very little contrast in the photo. Flat lighting can be created with natural light and also flash. It's not the light itself, but how you use and manipulate the light that makes it flat. Discover how and why you'd want to use flat lighting in portrait photography for flawless complexions via @thelenslounge
Use any window for great natural light photography indoors. You don't need a big studio to create beautiful portraits. All you need is a few good windows and knowledge of how to use a window for natural light portrait photography indoors. Any window can be turned into stunning portrait lighting! Window light is versatile - you can have soft light or hard directional light, depending on the window and how you use it. My tips will make you appreciate your windows on a whole new level! Photography Lighting Setup, Indoor Photography, Portrait Lighting, Creative Portrait Photography, Toddler Photography
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Use any window for great natural light photography indoors. You don't need a big studio to create beautiful portraits. All you need is a few good windows and knowledge of how to use a window for natural light portrait photography indoors. Any window can be turned into stunning portrait lighting! Window light is versatile - you can have soft light or hard directional light, depending on the window and how you use it. My tips will make you appreciate your windows on a whole new level!
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3 ways to avoid noise in photos, regardless of what camera you have. Plus how to reduce noise in Lightroom. Image noise in digital photography is like grain in film photography. It looks like speckled flecks in photos and can ruin a photo. Image noise can be reduced in Lightroom quite effectively, but if you've got too much noise, no amount of fixing in post will make the photo look as good as a photo without noise. Discover how to avoid noise in photos and save yourself time in Lightroom Photography Noise
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3 ways to avoid noise in photos, regardless of what camera you have. Plus how to reduce noise in Lightroom. Image noise in digital photography is like grain in film photography. It looks like speckled flecks in photos and can ruin a photo. Image noise can be reduced in Lightroom quite effectively, but if you've got too much noise, no amount of fixing in post will make the photo look as good as a photo without noise. Discover how to avoid noise in photos and save yourself time in Lightroom
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Exposure bracketing is a lifesaver for natural light photographers when the light is difficult. If you need to get the shot in difficult light or scenes with glare and you don't have time to get it wrong, use exposure bracketing. Exposure bracketing is especially useful for backlight, photographing at the beach and photographing in snow, but can be used any time. Here's my exposure bracketing tutorial to help you - it's one of my top photography exposure tips. Shutter Speed Photography, Photography Pictures
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Exposure bracketing is a lifesaver for natural light photographers when the light is difficult. If you need to get the shot in difficult light or scenes with glare and you don't have time to get it wrong, use exposure bracketing. Exposure bracketing is especially useful for backlight, photographing at the beach and photographing in snow, but can be used any time. Here's my exposure bracketing tutorial to help you - it's one of my top photography exposure tips.
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Low light photography can produce some amazing results - you just need to know how to shoot in low light to make the most of it. The main trick is to embrace the shadows, but there's so much more to low light photography. First you need to know what camera settings to use for great low light photos. Plus how to focus in really low light. Here are my best low light photography tips - start shooting like a pro with low natural light indoors and outdoors Dslr Photography Tips
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Low light photography can produce some amazing results - you just need to know how to shoot in low light to make the most of it. The main trick is to embrace the shadows, but there's so much more to low light photography. First you need to know what camera settings to use for great low light photos. Plus how to focus in really low light. Here are my best low light photography tips - start shooting like a pro with low natural light indoors and outdoors
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Form is a composition technique that uses light. It makes a picture come to life, because it looks more three dimensional. The trick is in the type of light you use. I don't mean natural light vs flash light. The magic to this photography composition tip is the quality of the light - hard or soft - and light direction. The same lighting rules apply for natural light and flash light. Discover more with my easy to understand photography composition tips and lighting tips in this tutorial Creative Photography
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Form is a composition technique that uses light. It makes a picture come to life, because it looks more three dimensional. The trick is in the type of light you use. I don't mean natural light vs flash light. The magic to this photography composition tip is the quality of the light - hard or soft - and light direction. The same lighting rules apply for natural light and flash light. Discover more with my easy to understand photography composition tips and lighting tips in this tutorial
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Loop lighting is a versatile portrait lighting pattern flattering for most faces. There's enough shadow for definition without making it a moody portrait, so the loop lighting setup is ideal for all types of portrait photography, including headshots, fashion, beauty and family photos. You can just as easily create a loop lighting pattern for portraits with flash or natural light. You need to know the different lighting patterns to suit different face shapes and create differen via @thelenslounge Female Portrait Photography, Photography For Beginners
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Loop lighting is a versatile portrait lighting pattern flattering for most faces. There's enough shadow for definition without making it a moody portrait, so the loop lighting setup is ideal for all types of portrait photography, including headshots, fashion, beauty and family photos. You can just as easily create a loop lighting pattern for portraits with flash or natural light. You need to know the different lighting patterns to suit different face shapes and create differen via @thelenslounge