LIGHTING 101

Photography by Morgan L.

Photography by Brendan O.

Directions of Light

Back lighting Front lighting Side lighting

Photography by Sierra H.

Photography by Karen P.

Photography by John A.

Back Lighting: Good for unique shapes and abstract images. Can be used with a reflector to add lighting to the subjects face as well.

Front lighting: Can sometimes make the subject look 2D (flat) & diminish details. Least dramatic/creative lighting. Good for those with aged skin due to less shadows.

Side Lighting: Dramatic lighting. Often good for portraits, animals, and mountains.

For similar topics, also visit the following tutorials:

•Understanding White Balance: http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/white-balance.htm Discusses the types and terminology of light's color temperature.

•Introduction to Portrait Lighting: One Light Source•http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/portrait-lighting.htm Understand how light influences the appearance of a portrait.

•Photography in Fog, Mist or Haze•http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/fog-photography.htm Learn how these unique weather conditions influence lighting.

•Common Obstacles in Night Photography•http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/night-photography.htm An introduction to some of the challenging technical hurdles.