THE IMPORTANCE OF LIGHT IN FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY

The lighting utilised to shoot a photograph is one of the most important parts of it. In fashion photography, "light" refers to the location of the light source, whether natural or artificial, in relation to your subject. The position and quality of the light may greatly affect the clarity, tone, and emotion of a completed shot. As a photographer, you may hone your skills by analysing how light bounces off your subject's edges, curves, and shadows to make the most of your available light.

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Whether you're shooting portraits, still life, or landscapes, the characteristics of your subject, as well as the atmosphere you want to communicate, will influence many of your lighting options. In contrast to soft light, which tends to smooth over flaws such as wrinkles and acne, hard light is harsher and draws emphasis to things like sharp angles and non-flat surfaces (such as beach waves or a model's skin).

Assume you're creating a photo spread in which the subject's flawless features take centre stage. If this is the case, the lighting during the shoot will seem very different from that of a photo designed to accentuate the model's personality and distinctive facial traits. Once you've mastered the method of balancing natural and artificial light, you'll be well on your way to being a top-tier photographer.

Differenenghting styles

The two most frequent sources of lighting are natural and artificial light. Natural light includes the sun's beams on a sunny day, clouds and fog at midday, and the moon at night since they occur without human intervention. Artificial lighting, on the other hand, can typically be relocated and modified to fit your needs. Artificial lighting is significantly easier to position in relation to your subject than natural lighting.

You must reposition both the subject and the camera depending on the lighting style you intend to use. You can create nearly any ambiance you desire experimenting with both artificial and natural light as long as you know what you're doing. The most significant item you will take away from the wedding will be photographs.

Hard Light vs. Soft Light