12/23/2012

Photography Lighting Techniques To Achieve Quality Photographic Images

By Fra Arellano


Becoming a photographer today has never been easier, thanks to the latest advancements in digital photography. However, if you want to succeed in the field of photography, it would not be enough to own a technologically-advanced camera. Rather, your knowledge and ability to utilise proper lighting will determine the quality of images you can produce. After all, light is the most important aspect of photography.

Usually the best times of the day to come up with dramatic photo shoots are during the morning and before dusk. However, you can create various effects for indoor, underwater, or nighttime photo shoots with the use of an artificial light. There are different types of lighting you can use in photography to achieve the specific effect that you want.

Using Video Light In Photography

There are many occasions where photography is crucial and one of these is weddings. To come up with enchanting images of the bridal couple, a video light can be of great help. Because flash produces a strong and unflattering effect, most photographers use video lighting for studio portraits. Whether the photo shoot is in a dark location or a huge studio, a video light is ideal to use as it offers a wide range of lighting.

Artificial lighting is necessary in taking pictures underwater, too, especially if you're a few metres beneath the ocean surface. In order to capture the real colours of marine life such as fishes, corals and crustaceans, you need a good lighting equipment to illuminate the surroundings.

Tips When Using Video Light For Photography

The good thing about video lights is that their brightness can be easily adjusted depending on what the situation requires. You can place a gel in front of an LED video light to create a warm or tungsten effect. You may also adjust the diffuser to create soft effects on your photos. Additionally, video lights can be used with other lighting equipment including speed lights and flashguns for some photography techniques.

To explore other effects video lights can give, you can try placing the equipment in different locations during the shoot. For example, if you want flare in the photo you can place it beneath the subject and move to a position where the edge of the light appears in your camera.




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