1. Understanding the Qualities of Light
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Light is all around us. We usually don’t give it a second thought, but as photographers, we should. We need to not only look at the available light but also analyze it. How bright is it? Where is it coming from, and at what angle does it strike the subject? We need to consider the light that is already there and any light we plan on adding. We need to be able to use the light to tell the viewer where to look and what to look at. The light can reveal features, or the shadows can hide them.
To be able to use light, you have to understand light. All light has qualities that ...
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