First day notes.

Lighting

-Photography is an art of light and shade

Two types of light
-Natural
-Artificial

-Pictures in natural light have greatly clarity

Shooting pictures in the mid afternoon (outside) should be avoided. It sometimes causes dark highlights and empty shadows.

From: http://www.digitalpicturezone.com/performance-metrics/important-photography-lighting-techniques-to-get-on-light-difficulties/

Quantity of light is important. But the quality is a little more important.

Hard light VS. Soft light

Some questions to ask yourself:
-Where is the light coming from?
-How does it change throughout the day?
-How does this light fall apon you?

Look closely at how light and shadow work together to create texture on the objects around you.

Types of Light

Hard Light: this light comes directly from the light source. An example of hard light is sunlight. This type of light creates strong and distinctive shadows. Strong light can eliminate details, flatten a subject, and produce harsh shadows

Soft Light: This light is indirect. It can be sunlight coming through curtains or the hazy sunshine we often see on a cloudy day. Shadows are not harsh. This light it used for portraits.

Natural Light: This is the light that comes from the natural source.

Articficial Light: Some examples are photofloods, halogen, "local" light, and candle light.

Manipulating Light

Flat reflectors: White board, or foam board that reflects light. So two lights do not need to be used.

- If you're outside the best thing to do is diffuse light if you soften strong light it softens shadows

Some examples on diffusing light
-Umbrellas
-Diffusion screen ( like translucent plastic)
-Use a soft box

From: http://www.suite101.com/lesson.cfm/18891/2403/2