Definitions

• Ambient light-the light that is already present in a scene, before any additional lighting is added.
• Main Light-  the main light that illuminates the subject being photographed or filmed
• Fill Light-a supplementary light used in photography or filming that does not change the character of the main light and is used chiefly to lighten shadows.
• Diffused Light-Diffused light that which is not harsh and direct, it has been softened in some way
• Ceiling Bounce- Bouncing light off a wall or at a diffuser will soften the intensity and help make your photos look that much more professional
• Background light- Background light is used to illuminate the background.
• Hair light- Light used to light up the subjects hair.
• Natural light- Natural light (sun).

Tell me what colour daylight is, and what colour tungsten bulbs are,  AND what colour flashes mimic!

Daylight (5000K – 6500K)

Tungsten bulbs (3200 K)

Types of Portraits:

Candid (subject aware)

Candid (subject unaware)

Posed (formal)

Posed (informal)

Self portrait

NOW!!!!

Find a portrait shot in ambient light, natural light, and studio light AND find one of each of the types of portraits.

Label them, put them in your photo book.

Ambient light

Natural light

Studio Light

Candid (aware)

Candid (unaware)

Posed (formal)

Posed (informal)

Self Portrait