Chapter 4 Assignments
Now that you know what light looks like in photographic terms, it’s time to start looking for those different qualities of light and discovering how they apply to your photography.
The color of light
Set you camera’s white balance to Daylight and try shooting in as many different light sources as possible. Compare the results so that you get a good idea of the qualities of each type of light source.
Hard vs. soft
Find a willing volunteer, have them stand out in the direct sun, and take their picture. Then look for a shady spot and take another. Compare the quality of the light from both photos.
Directional light
As long as you have a volunteer hanging around, have them stand facing the sun and take a shot. Next, have them turn so that the light is coming from the side and take another shot. Finally, have them turn so the sun is at their back. Of course, you will need to rotate your position as well to take advantage of the different directional light.
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