92809+Lighting

  
 * Most photographers are interested in portrait lighting but most seem not to understand how to do it. The techniques that we are going to discuss can be used with either hot lights or studio strobes. You can use these same concepts with flash units, however you will not be able to see the effect until after you shoot. With practice you will be able to control the harshness of the light as well as being able to de-emphasize problem areas, such as a narrow face or a round face. The wrong lighting will emphasize these features and will not be flattering to your subject. The right lighting will make your subject happy indeed. **

The second quality is placement of light, or direction. The direction of light would be categorized as front, back and side lighting. This refers to the direction in which the light is coming from. Improper light placement can cause dark shadows. **
 * The first basic quality of light refers to the strength of light or intensity-the power in the light. For example, the sun can be harsh when it's high in the sky, so the light can cause glare. But in the early morning or early evening, the sun's strength or intensity will lessen. A cloudy day will bring soft and defused light.

 **And the third quality is color of light. The sunlight in the morning or the beginning of the day will be warmer and lend to a more dramatic scene. The same is true for sunlight in the evening. The color of light can cause your pictures to be warm or cooler.** 