Lesson 3 of 3 · 9 min

Working with light

Soft light (cloudy days, shade, golden hour) flatters; harsh midday sun creates hard shadows.

The direction of light shapes mood: side light adds drama, front light flattens.

Practice

Photograph the same object at noon and near sunset. Compare the mood.

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