How to Set Up Lighting for Still Photography

Taking a good still photograph depends on myriad factors. But always know your subject, what you want to convey, and the type of camera and related equipment most appropriate for the job.

Instructions

Know Your Subject

1

Know what the subject is. That makes a big difference in what the lighting is going be--if it's fashion, you want the fashion model lit really well because high fashion, of course, is basically high lighting. If you are shooting a portrait of an author, you want it to be more dramatic. Columbus, Ohio-area photographer John Johnston says that if, for example, you are shooting a bowl of fruit, you will obviously want it lit differently.

2

Know that a large diffused light source such as a bank light, or more a directional light source with spot lights, or maybe a combination of both, may be used.

3

Think about what else you might need. Along with lights, think about using reflectors of white or silver to fill in shadows or black boards to create shadows.

4

Fourth, take into account the angle you take, such as positioning yourself directly overhead for a bird's eye view or a low angle, for example.

5

Note that, in photography, tungsten light is a generic reference to standard, artificial room lighting such as from household bulbs rather than fluorescent lamps.

---

Taking a good still photograph depends on myriad factors. But always know your subject, what you want to convey, and the type of camera and related equipment most appropriate for the job.

Instructions

Know Your Subject

1

Know what the subject is. That makes a big difference in what the lighting is going be--if it's fashion, you want the fashion model lit really well because high fashion, of course, is basically high lighting. If you are shooting a portrait of an author, you want it to be more dramatic.

Enhance your photography skill,The Top Secret Photography Techniques

. Columbus, Ohio-area photographer John Johnston says that if, for example, you are shooting a bowl of fruit, you will obviously want it lit differently.
2

Know that a large diffused light source such as a bank light, or more a directional light source with spot lights, or maybe a combination of both, may be used.

3

Think about what else you might need. Along with lights, think about using reflectors of white or silver to fill in shadows or black boards to create shadows.

4

Fourth, take into account the angle you take, such as positioning yourself directly overhead for a bird's eye view or a low angle, for example.

5

Note that, in photography, tungsten light is a generic reference to standard, artificial room lighting such as from household bulbs rather than fluorescent lamps.

---

• 
  

  Photo Radar Scam - Info on How to Beat Your Photo Radar or

  photoradarscam.com/getout.php

  Defense Strategies, Information to beat Red Light Camera and Photo Radar Cameras Tickets and Citations in Court

• 
  

  How To Attract Women Picking Up Women How To Get A

  datingarchitect.com

  I teach men how to attract and pick up beautiful women. Want fast results? Read my hype-free articles.

• 
  

  Willy DeVille _ Heaven Stood Still - YouTube

  www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioxeqbQCvMo

  Live in Berlin ... This is real real so beautifull my goodness why why he must died.I still believe his soul will be here susch a voice the way he brings ...

• 
  

  christian bale rant - YouTube

  www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrvMTv_r8sA

  http://www.youtube.com/tmz Christian Bale's rant on the set of Terminator: Salvation.

• 
  

  How Fox News Chairman Roger Ailes Failed at Setting Up a

  nymag.com/news/media/roger-ailes-fox-news-2011-5

  May 22, 2011 On Monday afternoon, March 28, Fox News chairman Roger Ailes summoned Glenn Beck to a meeting in his office on the second floor of News Corp.s

• 
  

  How To Become A Model - Modeling Portfolios - Fashion,

  www.purestorm.com

  Purestorm aims to help you become a successful model, for all types of modeling including glamour, fashion, photographic, teen and many others. Sign up for a free ...

• 
  

  Photoflex Lighting School Photoflex

  www.photoflex.com/pls

  Basic Lighting. A good place to start. These lessons demonstrate professional lighting techniques using only basic lighting tools. Having good lighting equipment is ...

• 
  

  Barbie Princess And The Popstar Musical Light Up Castle Play Set ...

  www.kmart.com/toys-games-shop-by-gender-girls-toys/s-26116?keyword=...

  Let Kmart help you pick out the perfect toy for a girl of any age. Choose from Barbie dolls and accessories, ride on toys, craft kits and learning toys.

• 
  

  How does the iPhone 4S camera stack-up against other cameras?

  campl.us/posts/iPhone-Camera-Comparison

  A photo comparison from all iPhone version cameras taken with Camera+ (First generation iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, the new iPhone 4S), a point &

• 
  

  Wonder How To Show & Tell for Creators & Doers

  www.wonderhowto.com/following

  Wonder How To is your guide to free how to videos on the Web. Search, Browse and Discover the best how to videos across the web using the largest how to video index ...