Light, an essential component of photography, is used
by the Pixioo photographers
judiciously. With the correct use of light they create a world of magic in the
arena of photography.
The term photography itself highlights two words: light
and graphics .So it is basically drawing with light. The success of the
photographer lies in the understanding the nature of light and the technique to
control it .Usage of light is very crucial as it is not merely about how bright
or dark it appears .It is the key to mood, ambience and the overall look of
your image. It can modify, alter, add and change the texture of your images. Harsh
and direct light creates strong and well defined shadows while if you make the
shadows with diffused light they are soft. Such handy tips can definitely
change you to a smart photographer.
Understanding the nature of light and controlling it:
Ø Three basic characteristics of light that ultimately make
your images are :
·
the level of
harshness or softness
·
the direction of
light
·
the colour
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Ø Tips to control light:
·
Lighting
position: The direction of the light source determines the shadow and its
position in respect to the subject.
·
Colour of
different sources of light have a great impact on the appearance and mood of
the subject.
·
Aperture, allows
to determine the amount of light you need and that sets the image on roll.
·
Shutter speed
also allows to control the under or over exposure of light .This dimension of
light can be used aesthetically to portray various emotions.
·
ISO, the third
variable, can be of slow, medium or fast speed .The ISO setting can provide you
with the tool with which you can change the setting of your camera for each and
every click.
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Last but not the
least is the setting and this depends on the type of the event.
To have the best experience of playing with lights,
you can refer to the service of Singapore
photographers, especially the Pixioo photographers