Lighting. I think that figuring out lighting angles for photography is hard, but there are a few rules of thumb to work with. Maybe these can make your next photos stand out.
- Early morning and early evening are great times for taking pictures. Things won’t seem as vibrant outside, but that bright sunlight can make your subject impossibly bright – or strangely dark. The blue sky and trees were beautiful to me, but the scene didn’t translate to a photograph well.
- Taking a photo into the sun, even if your subject is in the shade, can make it seem very dark. Make sure that your camera, your subject, and the background are all evenly lit.
- Close-up pictures of individual subjects, like foods, shoes, etc., may be best taken outside. It’s difficult to get good lighting inside, and your camera’s flash might not be enough. If you can go outside for your close-up shot, remember to look for similar lighting, like on a porch or in the shade. If you have to stay inside, try taking your picture near a window, where more natural lighting might be available.
