Students of Light: May 2011

Sunday, May 29, 2011

Outdoor Portraits

Here are a few portraits I recently did for class. Taken at the fantabulous Oakland Cemetery, between 5 and 8 pm. Arsenal: diffusion panel and silver reflector. Never hurts to have a super photogenic subject, either.

What you need to know...

So, consider this blog the online journal of your study of light. By posting your images and observations here you will help yourself and your classmates become better students of light and photographic lighting. Look for light that creates an interesting or beautiful moment inside, outside, morning, noon or night. Photograph the light that speaks to you.

When describing the light in your images use the basic terms we discussed in class, color, contrast, and brightness. Be sure to note the environmental factors like direction, diffusion, etc. Talk about the overall feeling the light gives the image. Feel free to post whatever inspires you in addition to the images you make yourself. I will continue to add links and post myself as well. This is meant to be a creative outlet for you so have fun with it. -tmox