Tag Archives: natural
Tips for Taking More Natural Engagement Portraits
Engagement portrait sessions can be awkward especially for couples who are expected to display their affection publicly and worse, in front of the camera. Often they feel uneasy and don’t know what to do, let alone how to pose. Left … Continue reading
27 Serene Images of the Natural World
This week we are doing a series of articles to help you do better nature photography. See previous articles here: 3 Habits Every Outdoor Photographer Should Develop to Avoid Missing Shots 5 Tips for Better Nature Photography So here are … Continue reading
Tips for Using Natural Framing to Improve Your Composition
To help you compose more exciting and beautiful photographs, there are certain key composition techniques that you can use. Natural framing is one that is widely known, but needs careful and thoughtful application. Using framing can create extremely impressive and … Continue reading
Natural Light Versus Artificial Light: Which is Better?
Light is the backbone of photography. Without light, there are no photos. After all, the word photo means light. However, which type of lighting is best: natural or artificial? There are a lot of proponents for either camp, but this … Continue reading
How to Create Catch Lights in Your Natural Light Portraits
What is a catch light, and why you should have it in your portraits? A very popular technique in portraiture – a catch light is a spark of light in your subject’s eyes. This spark will help you to draw … Continue reading
12 Tips For Indoor Natural Light Photography
Feeling frustrated with indoor photography? Harsh shadows and weird skin tones are common problems. In this article, you’ll learn how to improve your indoor photography. 8 tips for indoor natural light photography Working with natural light indoors can be a … Continue reading
A Journey From Novice to Natural Light Portrait Photographer
I’m here to share my photography journey that started few years ago as a novice, to where I stand today. As am amateur or hobby photographer, you may relate. The journey from novice to advanced photographer About two years ago, … Continue reading
Understanding Natural Light Part 3: Direction of Light
Light has different qualities, and by understanding those differences and using them in your favour, you can become a better image maker. In two previous articles I covered: Understanding Natural Light Part 1: Quality of Light Understanding Natural Light Part … Continue reading
Feature Film “The Revenant” Was Shot Using Almost Entirely Natural Light
[NOTE: The trailer above is for a Rated R movie with some intense violence.] There are lots of photographers out there who consider themselves “natural light shooters,” referring to the fact that they don’t use flash or other external light … Continue reading
Mentor Series: Joel Soto Shoots Natural Elements
Joel Soto “To make the swimmers stand out, I positioned myself low and close to the water,” says Joel Soto. “I never stop shooting until I get the picture I sense is in a scene.” Experiencing new cultures, architecture, and … Continue reading
5 Tips to Help You Take More Natural Looking Portraits
You’ve probably seen those beautiful portraits where couples are embracing, and laughing naturally off-camera, or two children are skipping up the beautiful country lane-way, bathed in the most perfect light. Everything in the image looks flawless, yet it still seems … Continue reading
Understanding Natural Light Part 2: Color of Light
Light has different Properties, and by understanding those differences and using them in your favor, you can become a better image maker. Golden light of late day, mixed with cool light in the shadows. Chapter Two: Understanding color in natural … Continue reading