8 Types Of Natural Light That Will Add Drama To Your Photographs

by Anne McKinnell

Overview

The first step to becoming a better nature photographer is to understand light.

Discover the 8 types of natural light and learn techniques you can use to increase the quality and dramatic effect of your images.

BACKLIGHT – make flowers glow, make dramatic silhouettes
SIDELIGHT – emphasize texture and shape
FRONT LIGHT – great for sunset shots
REFLECTED LIGHT – make peaceful water reflections
DIFFUSED LIGHT – great for close-ups
DRAMATIC LIGHT – there's nothing like a storm to create a dramatic image
TWILIGHT – beautiful blues and pinks in the sky
NIGHT – great for capturing city lights

Learn techniques you can use to increase the quality and dramatic effect of your images simply by understanding how light works.

Turn your snapshots into fine art.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940032992752
Publisher:	Anne McKinnell
Publication date:	01/10/2012
Sold by:	Smashwords
Format:	eBook
Sales rank:	499,905
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Anne McKinnell is a full-time travelling photographer. After 17 years self-employed in software development, Anne decided to change her life by starting a new business and going on the road. While she calls British Columbia home, she now lives in an RV and travels around North America photographing beautiful places. She writes about travel, photography and how changing your life is not as hard as it seems. Follow Anne's travels on her blog at http://annemckinnell.com.