Beginner’s Guide To Photography Lighting

Photographers, the world is at your feet in our day.
The global photography services market which was valued at $36.15 billion dollars in 2018 is projected to reach $47.89 billion dollars in 2030.
But as Peter Parker in the movie Spider-Man would say, “With great power comes great responsibility” and in the case of photographers, one of the biggest responsibilities is to get your lighting right. So below are 6 tips to help all beginners master lighting.
And since this is about photography, we’ll make it ‘snap’py.

Understand the Basics of Light
“Light makes photography. Embrace light. Admire it. Love it. But above all, know light. Know it for all you are worth, and you will know the key to photography.”
George Eastman
As a beginner, you need to learn about the different types of light, such as natural and artificial light. Also, understand basic concepts such as exposure, colour temperature, and contrast and how all of these play a role when you are taking different types of pictures (outdoor, indoor etc.).

Explore Master and Use Natural Light whenever Possible
“Wherever there is Light, one can photograph”
–Alfred Stieglitz
Natural light can be very flattering and can create beautiful, soft shadows. Try to shoot during the golden hour, which is the hour after sunrise and the hour before sunset, as this is when the light is most beautiful. In cases where natural light cannot deliver the required outlook, feel or effects, then you’ve got to rely on artificial light, which takes us to the next point.

Invest in Quality Lighting Equipment
“I am forever chasing light. Light turns the ordinary into the magical.”
– Trent Parke
Investing in good lighting equipments, such as flashes, strobes, and reflectors, can help you create the perfect lighting for your photos. A good place to get started on professional lighting would be https://holoceneinnovations.com/product-category/lighting/

Explore and Experiment with Different Lighting Setups
Light is at the heart of photography. You can get wrapped up in countless other details, but in the end, it all comes back to light.
–Nate Kay (99 Inspirational Photography Quotes)
Don’t be afraid to experiment with different lighting setups. Try different angles, positions, and intensities of light to see how they affect your photos.
Explore, experiment, give wings to your imagination.
Master how to balance ambient and artificial light
“What makes photography a strange invention is that its primary raw materials are light and time.”
-John Berger
For your indoor photography shoots, you will often need to balance ambient light with artificial light. It’s critical to understand how to use your equipment to achieve the perfect balance for your photos.
Practice, Practice, Practice and never be discouraged
Your first 10,000 photographs are your worst
Henry Cartier-Bresson

When you look at some works, you may get discouraged and ask,
“Is photography really for me?”
“Will I ever take great pictures like George Oshodi, TY Bello or Obi Somto?”, but remember that they didn’t become who they are today in few months, they kept practicing until they became great.

So dear beginner photographer, take note of the 6 tips and shoot for the stars and beyond, we are rooting for you here at www.holoceneinnovations.com