Light Assignment

Today's reading/assignment was based on a few different types of light used for shooting photos; Front light, Back light, Side light, and Overcast lighting. We were asked to use the different types of light with our pictures. They seem like pretty simple concepts and they are! I don't do the methods enough justice... as soon as you're done reading this.. Google the different types and I bet you'll get a MUCH better idea as to how they can "make" a photograph in its own story.

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Front Light

Aperture 5.6

Shutter Speed 1/500

ISO 100

Front Light 

Aperture 5.6

Shutter Speed 1/50

ISO 100

Front Light; Reading Notes Option 1:

Peterson says, "Imagine for a moment that your camera lens is a giant spotlight. Everywhere you point the lens you would light the subject in front of you." Simple right? Very. With front light, we are able to light almost all of the subject evenly; In turn, making correct exposure fairly easy for any photographer. This photo gives a good example of that. The dogs entire face is almost evenly lit, along with his (white) belly. Front light, as in this photo, also gives off a warm color tone if done at the best parts of the day; early mornings or later hours of the day before the sun goes down. Our furry friend here, was photographed early in the morning. It gives him a warm look, one that (hopefully) creates a warm response and enhances his highlights and different hair colors. 

As for the other photos in this assignment, the lighting is meant to compliment the subject as well as helping make the photograph unique to view. Sidelight proves viewers with both light and shadows to create a strong photo and response. Back light helps create silhouettes--which can become very strong pictures. 

Why are these important? Well for one, they produce entirely different photos; even of the same subject. They help create different emotions and perspectives. And, they enhance the response(s). 

What makes them important? Creative exposure! Correctly exposing what you want exposed, in order to create the emotion via your type light. 

Side Light

Aperture 5.6

Shutter Speed 1/320

ISO 100

Side Light

Aperture 5.6

Shutter Speed 1/60

ISO 100

Back Light

Aperture 5.6

Shutter Speed 1/320

ISO 100