The Digital Photography Book

Finding Beautiful Light for the Bride

You’ve arrived at the church or hall with a flash or two, a softbox, and all your lighting accessories (and you should have all that), but before you set up, look around to see if you can find some beautiful natural light. In many churches, the diffused light from a stained glass window can be gorgeous, or even a high window in a hall—it’s worth searching out (look at the wonderful soft shadows above on the side of her face furthest from the window). Ideally, of course, look for a window without direct sunlight (a window facing north provides soft, diffused light any time of day). Position your bride to the ...