Illuminating Your Photos: Mastering Lighting for Stunning Photography
Illuminating Your Photos: Mastering Lighting for Stunning Photography Image by Pasindu’s Imperfect Shutter Lighting is one of the most crucial elements in photography. It shapes the mood, highlights the subject, and can transform an ordinary scene into something extraordinary. When I first began my journey as a photographer, understanding and manipulating light was a game-changer. In this article, I'll explain how lighting works and share practical tips on setting your lighting correctly to achieve great photographs. Understanding Lighting in Photography Lighting in photography refers to how light illuminates the subject and scene. It affects the exposure, color, texture, and overall mood of the photograph. There are two primary types of lighting: natural and artificial. Natural Light Natural light comes from the sun and varies depending on the time of day, weather conditions, and location. It can be soft and diffused or harsh and direct. - **Golden Hour:** The hour