Thursday, November 8, 2012

Basic Lighting Techniques That Photographers Can Use

By Fra Arellano


Nowadays, you can typically see lots of people taking photographs using their digital cameras. The latest advancements in digital photography have allowed many hobbyists and professional photographers to explore more ways to capture memorable photographic images. But more than using a modern camera, you need to hone your skill to manipulate light when shooting pictures. Light, after all, is a very vital element in photography.

Usually the best times of the day to produce dramatic photo shoots are during early morning and before sunset. However, you can create a variety of effects for indoor, underwater, or nighttime photo sessions by using artificial lighting. There are different kinds of lighting you can use in photography to attain the specific effect that you want.

Using Video Light In Photography

Weddings are one of the best occasions during which photography is deemed indispensable. In creating a romantic feel for the couple's photos, a video light can be utilised. Unlike with flash, which can create a very strong and unflattering effect, video lighting is perfect for studio portraits. Whether you are conducting your photo session in a huge studio or in any dim place, you will find it helpful to use video light as it provides a wide range of lighting.

Underwater photography requires proper lighting, too, especially when you're taking pictures some metres below the sea surface. With a handheld underwater video light, you don't have to worry about illuminating the surroundings to capture wonderful images and colours of fishes, crustaceans and corals.

Other Photography Techniques Using Video Light

Video lights are naturally strong, but the good thing with this equipment is that the effect can be adjusted. You can put a gel in front of an LED video light to produce a warm or tungsten effect. LED video lights also have a diffuser that will help give a soft effect on your photos. Moreover, you can use it along with other lighting equipment such as speed lights and flashguns to employ certain photography techniques.

You can further explore other lighting effects of a video light by placing it in different areas. For example, you can create flare by putting the light at the back of the subject and then moving to a position where the edge of light appears slightly behind your subject.




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