Light Activity 3

Find two images that have been shot into the light or included the light source. Explain how the photographer may have gone about taking a light meter reading for these photographs.

Photograph by: Bethan

 The photographer in this picture could have taken the light reading of the face because it seems to emphasize the mid tones. if this photo had not portrayed a fall sense I would have exposed it a bit more and used the light meter to focus on the warm tones rather than the shadows.

Photograph by: Lisa Marie

The photographer in this picture used the lights located behind the model to create a back light situation. They probably used a light meter to read the center of the model's face to get a happy medium between the highlights and the shadows. they also must have used a light coming from the right side because the model has shadows. 

Light Activity 2

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• Find an example of a photograph where the subject has been lit by a single light source and an example where more than one light has been used.
• Describe in each the quality and position of the brightest or main light and the effect this has on the subject. In the second example describe the quality and effect the additional light has.

Photograph by: Frank Doorhof

In this picture we can see that there is only one light source located in the upper left hand corner of the picture. This light is further away so it creates a hard shadow from the side of the face that is visible on the subject. The light makes the definition in her face stand out even more than it would with multiple lights because the light creates a sharp contrast in her features.

Photograph by: Vijay Alphonse

In this picture we can see there is more than one light source used. We can identify right away that the model has a soft light focused on the right hand side of the picture while there is a slight light on the background to create a more three dimensional piece. the multiple lights help to create a softer shadow with a more three dimensional and not as dramatic composition. 

Light Activity 1

Look through assorted photographic websites and find some examples of subjects lit by hard light and examples of subjects lit by soft light. Describe the effect the light has on the subject’ texture, form and detail, and the overall mood of the picture. 

HARD LIGHT

Photograph by: Citlalli Rico

This photograph shows the hard light of the shadows of what we can assume are blinds. giving this image a sense of longing and mystery, as if the subject is looking out the window waiting for something. The way the light hits the subject gives her its own texture of line, effectively creating a more interesting image. Overall this is a beautiful and interesting picture.

Photograph found on tumblr.com

Dance photography is by far my favorite type of photography. And the hard light creates a very successful composition in this case. The light hits the ballerina and gives her a dramatic silhouette and also giving more definition to her skirt. The way the light hits her creates a beautiful intensity in the photograph.  

SOFT LIGHT

Photograph by: Ana Luz Crespi

This is yet another beautiful dance picture although this is using soft light. I feel the soft light in this image helps highlight the dancers and their features. And because they are swing dancing i feel the soft light helps make the picture seem a bit more vintage. Just the way the light makes the colors more pastel and less dramatic, just gives the picture a more fun feel.

Photograph taken by the most amazing Marcia Kuyper of Joyful Gestures Photography

This photograph is actually of me and my family. It uses soft light to accentuate the features of our faces and helps to bring out and bring together the crazy colors we chose for the photo shoot.I love this picture because the soft light makes it seem more fun and easygoing of a picture and just makes all of us look better.