Lighting conditions
Changing the source, amount and direction of light can
change photographs dramatically. Here are some typical
lighting conditions:
• Light source behind the subject. Try to avoid placing
your subject in front of a strong light source. If the
light source is behind the subject or visible in the
display, the resulting picture may have weak contrast,
may be too dark, and may contain unwanted light
effects.
• Sidelit subject. Strong side light gives dramatic effect
but may be too harsh resulting in too much contrast.
• Light source in front of the subject. This is generally
quite usable except that a harsh sunlight may cause
the subjects to squint their eyes. The contrast may also
be too high.
• Optimal lighting is found in situations, where there is
plenty of diffused, soft light available like for example,
on a bright, partially cloudy day or on a sunny day in
the shadow of trees.