Chapter 1
Working with Ambient Light
IN THIS CHAPTER
Understanding how light changes during the day
Going out in different kinds of weather
Taking great shots inside
Being creative in other situations
Working with ambient light means using the light that is available to you rather than your camera’s flash. I love working this way, whether inside or out. It’s a very natural feeling. However, not all ambient light is the same. Some conditions are more challenging to work in than others.
I invite you to learn this lesson with me as you read about photos I’ve taken at different times of the day, in different weather, inside and out. Finish by examining photos shot during different conditions, including indirect light, hazy days, and high-contrast scenes.
Working in Natural Light
The time you choose to go out and photograph people and other scenes plays an important role in how your photos turn out. That might sound obvious, but there’s a secret to it: Light changes during the day, and it’s not all equally good. I started taking much better photos when I realized that some times of ...
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