Read through the following on lighting in photography. Through this task you are learning about the different types of lighting in photography. You need to be able to use lots of different types so that you can choose the right kind of lighting for your photoshoot. The lighting in your photo can make or break your image! Put all of the following onto a powerpoint on different slides: TASK 1 - on the first slide: Carry out research into different types of lighting. Explore the following different types of lighting your subject in a photograph, the effect each one creates and when you might use it in your photography. Spotlight Side lighting Back Lighting Soft/diffused lighting Natural lighting Creative/unusual lighting For example: Window lighting - stand/place your subject near a window for natural lighting. This will produce highlights and some shadows, which will be softer rather harsh contrast. This will vary depending on the time of day and brightness of the room in contrast to outside. Bonus points: if you can find any 'tips for lighting' images, include these on your page to refer back to!
Preparing for your practical lesson When Mr Field is back in school. To apply what you have learnt through this task, you will take a range of portrait photographs using different lighting. To prepare for this, find some guides on portrait photographs eg. ideas for facial expressions, body language, poses, props etc. Copy and pastes your images under the title 'Ideas for Portait Photographs'. For your homework, I'd like you to have a practice for the practical...
Please take 6 photographs of the same person, with each photograph using different lighting. Vary your distance from the person, their expressions, their poses etc. Save these to a new slide on your powerpoint.
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