🔥 5 tips on light

5 Tips on Why You Should Be a Student of Light [Home]( 5 Tips on Why You Should Be a Student of Light Download the [88-Page Guide to Understanding Light]( today to learn the step-by-step method for making your photos stand-out (but read the tip below first!). –– We all know that anyone can pick up a camera and start snapping pictures. Some of us might get lucky and create some interesting photographs like that - but most of us won’t. It’s up to us to develop the skills that allow us to spot, analyze, and create interesting photographs. Often times, these three things must be decided in a matter of milliseconds. And, like anything else in life (that has intrinsic value), these skills will only be developed by practice. Knowing how light works, how light influences color, how it creates shadows, and how light (and shadows) can be altered to create a mood in a photograph is the first step toward becoming a photographic artist. (Note: Today, you can download our best-selling guide on how to understand and control light, that includes a new exclusive free bonus, [right here]( for a limited time!) Train Yourself to SEE the Characteristics of Light and Shadow. What you’re about to witness is geared toward helping you to learn to see the characteristics of light and shadow. Photograph by [Jay DeFehr]( How many light sources were used in the portrait of this woman? Are the light sources hard or soft? Do the shadows indicate a small light source or a large light source? A great way to learn about light is to study the lighting in other photographs that appeal to you. [📸🌄 88 Pages That Will Make You a Master of Light In Photography! Download our Understanding Light: Book One to help you understand and master light... ⏰Be quick — Bonus expires midnight! Download Here →]( Photograph by [Ben Mizen]( The shadows tell us much about the lighting in a photograph. Not only should you study the light in photographs, you should also study the shadows. Is this artificial light or natural light in the photograph of the cat? Is the light source hard or soft? What does the shadow tell you about this photographic situation? Shadows can tell you if the light source was close to, or far away from, the subject. They can also give you an indication of whether the light source was a hard light or a soft light. - The closer a light source is to the subject the harder that light source becomes. - A clearly defined shadow edge indicates a harder light source. (The light source on the cat is a hard artificial light source.) - You can identify the number of light sources in a photograph by studying the highlights on, and around, the subject. (The portrait of the woman has 2 light sources: one on the front of the woman to her left (camera right) and one on the background to the left of the picture.) - A soft edged shadow indicates a soft light source. - The larger a light source size is (relative to the subject size), the softer the light becomes. BONUS: I've got something special for you on the next page... The tip shared above is one of many that you can find in our [88-page, best-selling guide on understanding and controlling Light](. If you’ve struggled to take advantage of light in your photography to the fullest and you want a complete, in-depth training you should definitely check it out. If you missed out on your copy last time, it's available again, and on sale right now. Plus it includes a daily bonus for free. Click below now, to read about it on the next page… [→ NEXT PAGE]( [Continue to next page »]( Keep that creative fire burning 🔥 Cheers, Brett   P.S – Not your thing? Check out our friends at [DailyColors.co]( a super-short newsletter for daily color palette inspiration! [Try it Free →](       [Download 65 beautifully designed & printable project cheat sheets. Guaranteed to improve your camera (& creativity) skills, through over 200 self-paced photography assignments. [Grab the cards →]( Thank you for supporting Photzy! We're so glad you're here. Our mission is to help you explore your creative side, through photography. As a small community-led team, email is a crucial way for us to keep in touch. We regularly send out free tutorials, photo tips, inspiration, and store discounts. Never want to hear from us again? Break our lil hearts and [unsubscribe](. Or tell us how we can improve [here](mailto:cservice@photzy.com?subject=Feedback%20on%20your%20email). [Made with ♥ at Level 2 11 York St Sydney Australia]( Copyright © 2012 – 2023 Photzy Pty Ltd. [All Access Pass]( | [Free Quiz]( | [Advertise](