Photography Lighting Tips

“First God made heaven and earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was upon the face of the deep; and the Spirit of God was moving over the face of the waters. And God said, "Let there be light"; and there was light. And God saw that the light was good.” So go the first few verses from the book of Genesis, the first book of the Bible. Now, if you believe that God created light, you can surely get down on your knees and thank Him for it. For photography without light, would just not make for photography at all. Sometimes people think it’s important to just invest in high-end cameras for photographs will come out like they never have before. Technology however fails when it comes to the test of light. Go ahead and read on to gain access to tips on lighting for good, better and best photography. Hopefully, these tips should help you understand light better and click photographs like no one ever has before!

Lighting Tips For Better Photography 

Natural Lighting 
As far as lighting goes, it is almost impossible to find a suitable substitute for natural lighting. Natural lighting here stands to signify the light that is the result of the rays of the sun kissing the surface of the earth. So, if you are looking for that perfect photograph, it's best you take it when the light from the sun looks like it is going to work to your advantage.  However, make it a point to avoid taking pictures in direct sunlight. It’s the way natural light falls on the object that matters most. 

Soft Lighting
It is not always possible to get a shot in the sun, thus making it important to make do with artificial lighting. However, as far as artificial lighting goes, it’s essential that the lights are soft. Flashy lights are great for weddings, but are just not the thing for better photography. For better photography, it is a must for the photograph to be taken under soft lighting conditions. If you don’t want to believe this fact, just walk right on into a professional studio and notice for yourself that the lights are all soft. This only helps explain why it is so much better to take a photograph when the lights are soft as opposed to loud.

Diffused Lighting
When clicking a photograph, it is important to know that if a light source strikes an object at approximately the same angle, that particular light source has high contrast. However, if a light source strikes an object from different angles, it is considered to be low contrast and makes for diffused lighting. Diffused lighting is what you want to zero in on for out-of-the-world and creative photographs. So the next time you take a photograph, make it a point to judge the source of light. Are the rays of light striking the object from the same angle or different angles, is the question you should be asking yourself before clicking away.

The Angle
Anyone who knows anything about photography will tell you for the best results with light it’s a must to click a photograph at a 45 degree angle. Most people falsely believe that as far as the lighting is good the photograph will be good. Sadly however, this is rarely the case. With the 45 degree angle shot, comes a great photograph, and that is as good as a fact! Just as important as it is for you to hold the camera at a 45 degree angle before clicking, so it is for you to ensure that the light falls on the object at a 45 degree angle.