Understanding light is one of
the very basic principles of learning to be a photographer. When you have a
group of people in front of you with smiling faces ready for you to say
'cheese' or if you are taking a shot of a scenic area, the most important consideration
is the light factor. Light controls the type of exposure and therefore the
quality of the photo is dependent on the quality of the light on your subject
and the amount of light that impacts on the film or digital sensor when you
click. Controlling the amount of light is a good pre-occupation in the mind of
a photographer keen to get a good shot. It should be one of the key
considerations.
The word 'exposure' is a very
important word in the lexicon of both amateur and professional photographers
and is based on the understanding of light in creating good photographs.
If there is too much light,
the photo will look overly bright and over exposed.
A happy group of people will
not look as vibrant if there was inadequate light when you took the picture.
Bright sunlight can create
shadows under the eyes.
Poor lighting may not bring
out the colors in the scene to maximum effect
There are a few basics that
you can apply to circumvent poor picture quality due to unfavorable light
conditions:
Change the position from which
you take the shot
Change the light if clicking
indoors
Use the flash
The use of the flash can be a
boon when you operate in different light conditions. If you have an overcast
sky, the flash in your camera will serve the purpose of letting some light into
the image that you are trying to capture and brightening it up. The flash also
works to your advantage when your subject is not too close but slightly away
from you. But you have to check the 'flash range' of your camera in your
manual. The flash works best when your subject is within a recommended range
that is usually at least 4 ft and generally not more than 10 ft. Find
professional photographers in Patna
at Professional Photographers
Directory.
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