Monday 21 January 2013

Understanding the Importance of Lighting in Photography

By Lina Esways


The golden mean (or golden ratio) has been a principle of artistic design for centuries. Simply put, designs are split into two segments. The first segment takes up two-thirds of the design, and then the second segment takes up the remaining third. Take a look at a picture of the Roman Coliseum for a good example.

One of the most important factors of all for people who are taking pictures is the lighting which is present. Lighting defines the subject matter of pictures, and it can either help or hurt the efforts being made by someone with a camera.

For example, if someone is taking pictures of people, then soft lighting is usually best due to the fact that harsh lighting will make subjects look washed out and grainy. Soft lighting also helps to make people look more natural and to conceal the flaws which might become glaringly apparent with other scenarios.

Photographers have created a rule that follows the principles of the golden mean to create great photography. That rule is called the rule of thirds, and it uses the principle of cutting images into thirds to best position the focus in your picture. First, you need to be aware of what you are trying to photograph.

Assuming that a person is using a digital camera, then there are various settings which can be utilized in order to get the best result overall. For example, someone trying to get city lights at night as a picture is going to need to use special nighttime settings which allow the lights to be captured without being a glaring mass of light.

It should be here noted, however, that a very begging and aspiring photographer should first understand the physical and mechanical workings of their specific camera by reading and studying the owner's manual for the new camera.

Now that you know your focus, you can start applying the rule. The rule of thirds is a simple, and easy to apply when you know the golden mean. Mentally slice the image into three sections horizontally. Do it again vertically. In your mind, you will create a grid of nine equally sized boxes, divided by lines. Use those lines to give priority to your focus.

Photography is definitely an activity which can be picked up by anyone who can work a camera, but takes a lifetime to master. With time and practice will come a more experienced eye to lend to the proceedings.

IT is very important for people to practice and experiment with lighting conditions, until they find the best set of circumstances which are going to work for them the way that they want and need. It is essential for people who are engaged in this activity to be flexible and adaptable with their efforts and future endeavors.

The effect is appealing and eye-catching. When you put the couple at the forefront of the picture, it doesn't matter what falls behind them, your viewer will always look at the couple first and with the most affection because of their placement in the photograph. These tips should help you in your own photography. Wedding Photographers from Every Detail Photography have found success with this method in Las Vegas.




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