The importance of light:

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  • Without light there wouldn’t be photography. I think that the choice of lighting is crucial to creating a mood in a picture. It can convey different meanings and effects.

 

Directional Lighting:

directional lighting diagram with labels
directional lighting diagram with labels
directional lighting explained
directional lighting explained

This refers to the way in which lighting is directed to the subject, so that it’s effectively captured on the camera. The light can be either hard of soft.

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Soft Vs. Hard Lighting/ Overview:

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soft lighting

Soft lighting is natural, it comes from the sun. The tones, shades and colors that show up depend on the weather conditions. For instance, on a sunny day, the lighting might be yellower and on a misty day the natural light may be whiter.

 

Low-lighting:

There are many problems with low-lighting. It can cause

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