How to Shoot Shadow Photography: 9 Essential Tips
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Loading... - Carissa Andino
- 25 Jul 2022
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When you are a beginner photographer, the aim is to take beautiful, evenly lit photos. But, once you master the basic techniques, you will find that those photos are, well, boring. If you're looking to add an edge to your photos, you have to play around with lights and shadows. After all, photography is all about those elements.
Also, shooting shadow photography is not only fun but will also give you an opportunity to learn more about photography. You can add shadows to create depth and dimension in your images or use them as your main subject.
No matter how you use shadows in your composition, here are the ground rules to follow.
1. Check the Direction of Light
When you use backlighting, you may end up with a silhouette, and your composition may get too busy. So make sure to play around to find a striking composition.
2. Pay Attention to the Quality of Your Light
Just like the direction of your light, you need to know about the quality of light. Soft light is perfect for nice and even shadows. However, if you want well-defined shadows, you have to go for hard light. Read More...
