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How to Use Outdoor Light in Photography
When I was first getting started in photography, I realized right away that shooting outdoors was the easiest way to get light. I also learned that the instinctive idea that you need a sunny day is not really true at all.
Growing up, my parents always took pictures with us facing toward the sun, which was actually not the best idea because your subjects are squinting and getting harsh shadows, especially under their eyes when the sun is directly overhead.
I quickly found that shooting in the shade gave me a perfectly even spread of light, with no weird shadows, and no squinting clients. Taking pictures in the shade gives you beautiful lighting for faces, and allows you to have a perfect exposure across the picture with no Bright Spots or Dark Spots.
So what if you're doing an outdoor shoot and there happens to be no shade in sight? The ideal setting for pictures is a cloudy day with an overcast sky (much to the surprise of clients who have often expressed disappointed that it's overcast for their shoot!) The overcast sky creates a perfectly even spread of light, like a huge soft box surrounding your subjects. Believe me, cloudy days are your friend. :)
But what if your shoot happens to be on a day with perfectly clear skies and a super bright sun overhead? These are the days I used to crawl under my rock and have no idea what to do. But then I learned the secrets to mastering sunshine, and getting great pictures with any lighting! You can learn the secrets to taking better pictures along with a comprehensive training on making money in photography in the Photographer Overnight program at www.photographerovernight.com.
How to Use Indoor Lighting in Photography
When you are shooting indoors, the best natural light you can get on your subject is by facing them toward a window. What if it's dark outside and there is no natural light? You don't need to spend a fortune on studio equipment to take indoor pictures. I share with you the basic equipment I have used to run my entire photography business without breaking the bank, and it is the only equipment you will ever need if you know how to use light to your advantage. Checkout the Photographer Overnight program before you spend thousands of dollars on studio lighting or a degree in photography. I teach you everything you need to start running a successful photography business and start making money right away. www.photographerovernight.com
How to Shoot a Low-Light Wedding
What about fast-paced environments where there is dim lighting, and not much control over your lighting situation? This is the perfect description of most weddings. I teach you how to capture the delicate ambient lighting of a wedding without blasting your subjects with flash. You'll learn how to get enough light into your camera without having motion blur in those important moments like the first dance or cutting the cake. I'll teach you to cut down on grainy or dark images in these difficult settings. Start learning the secrets of becoming a wedding photographer and making more money in your career by checking out the Photographer Overnight program!
