Digital Photography Lighting Tips

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All photography depends on light, and digital photography is no different.

If you are indoors your main objective should be to let in as much light as possible, so open up blinds and curtains. This allows you to avoid using the flash feature, which often results in harsh shadows and poor color. Make sure not to place your subject in front of a brightly lit window, as this will cause a silhouette effect.

In low light indoors, turn off your flash, and only use it as a last resort. Use artificial and indirect lighting if it is available. Certain settings on your camera, such as Tungsten (normal incandescent bulbs) and Fluorescent, can help to fix color in your digital photographs. A tripod to help you take steady images will also be helpful.

If the lighting outdoors is bright, then you should make sure that the flash is off. At times, there can be too much light and this can have a negative effect on your photographs. Avoid the harsh lighting at midday, and try to shoot your photos outdoors in the morning or early evening. This is the time of day when the shadows are soft and the colors are warm.

Poor outdoor lighting requires essentially the same steps as poor lighting indoors. Some tools on your camera that can help you in poor lighting when outdoors include the ISO setting (make sure to set it lower to achieve better detail in low light) and the Night Portrait mode.

Don’t be in the dark about which digital photography lighting tips will help you achieve better quality photographs. By simply using the appropriate tips and techniques for each lighting situation, your photographs will take on a more professional look.

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