SIX Light

Without light, there would be no photography. Light determines the entire look of a photograph and can make or break it. It can reveal or hide detail, emphasize or hide shape, deepen or flatten an object, and more. Some people wait hours or even days for just the right light for an Image! Understanding light and how it affects a photograph is a key part in your journey to becoming a better photographer.

Light is one of the hardest parts of photography to understand because we take it for granted. Unless we’re out in the middle of nowhere on a moon-less ...

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