Important lighting techniques for a level up in photography

The most important and powerful tool available to photographers is natural light. Whether you’re a pro, a hobbyist, or a beginner in the field of photography, you can never go wrong with it. Having a good understanding of how natural light works and how to employ it in your composition is one of the keys to improve your photography skills.

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A critical thing to remember is that the characteristics of natural lighting change due to the time of day. Basically, there are different kinds of light which you can use according to the mood you’re going after. Learn to wait for the right natural light to achieve the results you want. Understand that there is no good or bad lighting, only more appropriate ones for the shot you desire to get.


Take note of the golden hour; it makes everything look majestic and magical due to its soft and golden tinting characteristics. However, it’s also good to not depend on the golden hour for all the photos you take. Some stories are best told without that kind of lighting. Experiment and photograph just for the purpose of seeing how the shots you take will translate to the viewfinder. This will help you get a good grasp as to how natural light works.

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Expose photos with editing in mind. Blow up a photo just so you can play around with it using your editing software. Be sure to expose your photos in a manner that captures maximum detail. This will benefit you in terms of learning more about lighting and post-process.


Hi there! My name is Janique Goff Madison, a photography student at San Diego State University. Subscribe to my blog to get more photography tips.

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