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| Light
is always changing: with the seasons, the weather, even over
the course of a single day. You'll also find it useful to
know a few of the basic differences between natural daylight
and artificial light. |
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| Daylight (clear
weather) |
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daylight is the easiest light for photography. But if
it's casting strong shadows on your subject, you should
try to fill them in using either flash or a reflector. |
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a reflector |
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| Reflecting
light into the shaded side of your subject reduces unwanted
shadows and produces a more natural look. Try using
an ordinary piece of white cardboard or cloth. |
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Daylight
(cloudy/rainy weather) |
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The
light on cloudy or rainy days is softer than the light
from
clear skies, making it ideal for attractive, shadow-free
portraits. |
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Artificial
light
(incandescent light bulbs) |
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Ordinary
household light bulbs produce an orangish light,
giving your photos a warm look. |
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in mind that over the course of the day, sunlight
changes not only in direction but also color:
white when the sun is directly overhead at midday,
then more yellowish as the afternoon progresses,
and finally orange as sunset approaches. |
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