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DAY 201 | PHOTOGRAPHY 101 |
Using Natural Light
LOVE THE LIGHT YOU’RE WITH
When photographing outdoors, the sun is the source of your light. The qualities of the light change, depending on the time of day.
At midday, the sun is at its brightest and harshest. Most photographers prefer not to shoot at this time as the harsher light produces prominent shadows. Early morning or late afternoon light is less harsh, and the resulting shadows are not as prominent. An overcast, or cloudy day, is also preferred since the clouds diffuse the sunlight.
Photographing a subject in midday sun results in harsh shadows.
If you must photograph at midday, ...
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