What are the essentials of using light in photography?

The essentials of photography light include understanding the essence of light, mastering the use of different light, mastering the angle and direction of light, mastering the use of reflector, and mastering the skills of post-adjustment.

First, understand the nature of light.

Light is the basis of photography, so understanding the nature of light is the basis of photographic light. Light has the characteristics of directionality, intensity, color and hardness. When shooting, the photographer needs to adjust the exposure and white balance of the camera according to different light characteristics to achieve the best shooting effect.

Second, master the use of different light.

In photography, the common lights are natural light, artificial light and flash. Natural light is the most common light, including sunshine, cloudy days, sunsets and so on. Artificial light is produced by lighting, including indoor lighting and street lighting. Flash is generated by flash, which can be used indoors and outdoors.

Different lights have different uses. Photographers can use artificial light to control the direction and intensity of light when taking indoor photos, so as to achieve the best shooting effect.

Photographers can use natural light to control the direction and intensity of light when taking outdoor photos, so as to achieve the best shooting effect. When taking night photos, the flash can fill the light to achieve the best shooting effect.

Third, master the angle and direction of light.

The angle and direction of light determine the brightness and shadow of the photo. In shooting, photographers should choose different light angles and directions according to their needs. For example, when taking portrait photos, the photographer can choose sidelights to highlight the outline and texture of the characters. When taking landscape photos, photographers can choose backlight or sidelight to highlight the level and texture of the landscape.

Fourth, master the use of reflector.

Reflecting plate is one of the props commonly used in photography, which can reflect light and thus change the brightness of photos. When shooting, the photographer can use the reflector to control the direction and intensity of light, so as to achieve the best shooting effect. For example, when taking portrait photos, the photographer can use the reflector to fill the light, thus highlighting the outline and texture of the characters.

Fifth, master the skills of post adjustment.

After the shooting is completed, the photographer can also improve the effect of the photo through post-adjustment. For example, you can adjust the exposure, white balance, color, contrast and other parameters to make the photos more colorful.