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Page 1: Lighting Unit. It’s all about The Light Photography is the art of recording light. Light is what makes photography happen. The word photography comes

Lighting Unit

Page 2: Lighting Unit. It’s all about The Light Photography is the art of recording light. Light is what makes photography happen. The word photography comes

It’s all about The Light

• Photography is the art of recording light.• Light is what makes photography happen.• The word photography comes from Greek-

light (photo) drawing (graphy).• Working with the existing light often creates

the best and most natural photographs.

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How Light Works

• Light travels in straight lines• Light can be reflected• Light can be absorbed• Light can be refracted• Light can be filtered

Page 4: Lighting Unit. It’s all about The Light Photography is the art of recording light. Light is what makes photography happen. The word photography comes

Light travels in straight lines.

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Light can be reflected.The camera’s light meter reads the amount of light

reflected off of the subject.

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Light can be absorbed

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Light can be refracted

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Light can be filtered

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• Exposure-the amount of light allowed to fall on the sensor.

• Proper exposure-correct combination of film speed, shutter speed, and aperture.

• The light meter suggests the combinations.• Film speed is the first factor

• The Histogram can help guide you to the proper exposure

• Bracketing is another method to ensure proper exposure.

Obtaining Proper Exposure

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Histogram• Definition: A graph counting how many pixels

are at each level between white and black• Black=left, white=right• Used to evaluate exposure

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Bracketing Exposures

Bracketing –taking 3 shots at 3 different aperture settings to ensure proper exposure.

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Use Shutter Priority Mode or Manual Mode

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Lighting Techniques

• Key Light- main light source (brightest light source)

• Fill Light- secondary light source (never as bright as key light)

• Main Lighting Positions– Side– Semi-front/semi-overhead– Back