Determining what you want to say about your subject will help inform the type of light that will best portray it. If the main element that draws you to a subject is texture or shape, then “sidelight” may be the best option. Sidelight occurs when light hits your subject on one side casting a shadow on the other. It is often thought to be the most pleasing type of light for … [Read more...] about Natural Light in Landscape Photography: Sidelight
Sidelight
8 Types of Natural Light That Will Add Drama to Your Photographs
Light is the primary ingredient in photography. While most photographers know that logically, they still go on a photo shoot thinking of what subject they want to shoot rather than the conditions under which they will be shooting. This is why photographers often turn away from a scene because the light isn’t right. This is the first in a series of articles about natural … [Read more...] about 8 Types of Natural Light That Will Add Drama to Your Photographs