Quality of Light
Quality of light is one of the biggest considerations a photographer should bear in mind when taking a picture. It’s a crucial element in the lighting mix that really determines how your subject will look—especially if you’re taking a portrait.
Quality is the term used to explain how “hard” or “soft” a light is. It’s nothing to do with the quality of the lighting kit you used to take the photo, because—and here’s a little secret—once light has left its source, it’s just light! It doesn’t matter how expensive the light source that it came from was.
Hardness or softness of light is crucial in determining the overall look of your photograph. It’s pretty easy to tell the difference between the two kinds of light, and it’s important ...
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