The google translation of Natural Lighting is “Natural light is light that comes from the sun. It is contrasted with artificial light, which comes from light bulbs, fires and other man-made fixtures used in homes.”

Natural lighting in photos can give off a pure vibe that artificial lighting does not provide. The Sun is an obvious example of Natural Light. The lighting from the sun can create many different spectrum’s of color throughout the day. This provides the perfect Lighting for experimenting.

During this photo shoot we were experimenting with different ways of using natural light in photography.  At the beginning, we had someone stand next to a window, so that half their face was eliminated by the natural light coming from outside, and the other half of their face was in shadow.  We experimented by using a reflector. The reflector would reflect the natural light coming from outside onto the persons face, so that the half that was in shadow, would also be eliminated.

Once we experimented by using a reflector, we wanted to try and capture some interesting images by creating shadows using the natural light. We found a metal frame by the side of a stair way with lots of tiny holes in it. A large amount of Natural Lighting was coming through the window next to the metal frame, and was creating a shadow that we wanted to use in the images.

During the second half of the shoot, we were seeing different ways natural light could create simple shapes and shadows. We asked someone to lie down next to the metal frame where the shadows were being produced. The shadow was now being cast across the persons face. This created a cool and simple effect.

Here is an image that I used for inspiration when editing the images that I took. I wanted to make the image black and white because I think it adds a dramatic effect to the image, and helps to improve the contrast. The shapes created by the metal frame. and the way they frame the persons face makes a really cool effect.