Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Understand More About Lighting In Photography

By Bernard Morris


Today, it is common to see many people taking photographs using their digital cameras. Advancements in digital photography have allowed many newbie and professional photographers to explore more ways to capture quality photographic images. But more than using a modern camera, you have to improve your skill to manipulate light when taking photographs. Light, after all, is a very essential element in photography.

In conducting photo shoots, the best times of the day are usually during the morning and in the afternoon, just before dusk. However, if light is not available, you can use an artificial light and create various effects particularly for photo shoots indoors, underwater, or even at night-time. You can employ different kinds of lighting to attain your desired effect.

Video Light For More Dramatic Images

There are many occasions where photography is crucial and one of these is weddings. To create enchanting images of the bridal couple, a video light can be of great use. Compared with flash which produces a strong and unflattering effect, video lighting is great for studio portraits. Whether the photo shoot is in a dark location or a big studio, a video light is ideal to use as it provides a wide range of lighting.

Underwater photography needs proper lighting, too, especially when you are some metres below the sea surface. Using a handheld underwater video light, you do not have to worry about illuminating the surroundings to capture interesting colours of various species of fishes, crustaceans and corals.

Tips When Using Video Light For Photography

Video lights are innately strong, but the good thing with this equipment is that the effect can be adjusted. You can place 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 photographs. Moreover, you can use it along with other lighting equipment such as speed lights and flashguns to employ certain photography techniques.

To explore other effects it can give, you can try placing the equipment in various locations during the photo shoot. For instance, if you want flare in the photo you can place it beneath the subject and move to a position where the edge of the light appears in your camera.




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