"Light makes photography. Embrace light. Admire it. Love it.
But above all, know light. Know it for all you are worth,
and you will know the key to photography".
-- George Eastman, one of the founders of Kodak
Lighting
Light creates shadows, and shadows in return, enhances the
appearance of the subject. The interaction of the two is
fascinating. Light can make the subject feisty or dull while
shadows can make it mysterious or terrifying.
Shadows add facet and meaning to an image. Without shadows
the object may appear plain and boring. Lights and shadows
establish the correlation of one object to another and their
place in the full scene. The position and strength of the
lights and shadows also set the general mood of the subject.
Lighting Tutorials
Understanding Light in Photography
https://memsphotography.com/understanding-light-in-photography/
Beginners Light Guide - What Are The Different Types Of Light In Photography (and how to use them)?
https://robynsphotographyacademy.com/light-guide-how-to-use-different-types-of-light-in-photography/
Beginners Guide To Photography Lighting Techniques
https://shotkit.com/photography-lighting/
Time Lapse Photography -- Over 20 years (note the lighting) (5+ min)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfqpqiTMUEg
A Dutch filmmaker has updated one of the more compelling
uses of time-lapse photography techniques online. Frans
Hofmeester has filmed his daughter, Lotte, every week since
her birth in 1999 though 2019.
How Mushroom Time-Lapses Are Filmed | WIRED (8+ min)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yq0_mqN97s
Macro Photography
Macro photography allows us to explore a whole new world,
revealing the hidden intricacies and delicate beauty of
subjects we often overlook.
Tree buds | iPhone7 with clip-on Macro Lens
Purple Porterweed Shoot | dSLR 100mm Macro Lens
Take macro photos and videos with your iPhone camera
https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/take-macro-photos-and-videos-iphfaacf2eb0/ios
Photo Assignment - Explore Macro Photography with your
iPhone or dSLR camera.
Macro photography with an iPhone (or any camera) is very
accessible and can reveal stunning detail in small subjects.
Start by finding an interesting textured object, like a leaf
or fabric. Clean the iPhone lens gently with a lens cloth or
Microfiber wipe to ensure clarity. Use natural light from a
window or outside for soft illumination—avoid harsh direct
sunlight, which can cause strong shadows and highlights.
Get as close as possible to the subject, but let the iPhone’s
autofocus do the work. Tap the screen where you want sharpest
focus, and wait for the image to settle before pressing the
shutter.
If necessary, stabilize the phone by bracing your hands or
using a small tripod, as even slight movements can blur fine
details.
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