Direction of Light
• The direction of light is important because it affects
shadows.
• Light can emphasize or diminish texture and volume.
• It can also create a mood.
• When figuring out how to light a scene you have to take
into account not only the direction of the light but also the
position of the camera.
Lighting and Mood• The mood of a photograph can be enhanced by lighting and the position of
the light.
• Side lighting is sometimes used to show off texture such as rugged facial
features.
• Front lighting can be used to decrease shadows and smooth skin texture.
• Strong light from behind the subject creates a silhoutte.
Degree Of Diffusion• Direct light creates hard-edged, dark shadows. A spotlight
is one source of direct light. Harsh lighting causes lots of
contrast.
• Directional diffused light is partially direct with some
diffused or scattered rays. Light appears to come from a
definite direction and creates distinct shadows, but with
edges that are softer than those of direct light.
Degree Of Diffusion• Diffused light scatters onto the subject from many
directions and creates soft edges.
Available Light• The light that already exists in a scene is “available light”.
• A clear, sunny day creates bright highlights and dark, hard edged
shadows.
• On an overcast day, at dusk, or in the shade, the light will be soft and
diffused.
• The light changes as the time of day changes. It changes in color and
direction.
• Indoor lighting can be contrasty or flat, depending on the
source of light.
• When shooting, expose for the most important parts of the
picture.
• Light indoors is often relatively dim. If you want to use the
existing light and not add an additional light source, you
may have to use a slow shutter speed and/or wide
aperture.
Indoor Light
• Most photographs made with artificial light employ more
than one light source.
• The most natural-looking light imitates the sun.
• Lighting can influence the emotional character of an
image.
3.
_______ light that comes from behind
the subject is for silhouettes
a) Side
b) Diffused
c) Back
d) Reflected
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