Foolproof Natural Light Scenarios | Inside Fashion and Beauty Photography with Lindsay Adler
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Published 2022-09-28
There are three lighting scenarios I look for:
1. Natural Reflector
Look for a large, neutral surface hit by the sun. This becomes an extremely large reflector that creates soft bounce light onto your subject. This could be light bounced off a side of a building, a car, a sidewalk, or any large neutral surface.
Remember, the larger the light source is compared to the size of the subject, the softer the light. In other words, the light bouncing off a side of a building will create extraordinary soft (and flattering) results.
Don’t stop there! Be sure to analyze other lights in the scene. Take a look at other light sources like the open sky, other reflections, or even direct light hitting the subject. Each will contribute to the end results.
2. Covered Shade
Analyze the environment and look for a covering that your subject can stand beneath. This can be a porch, scaffolding, building overhang, or even an entry door.
Covered shade occurs when the subject is out of direct sunlight and there is something overhead to block out the top-down light of the overhead sky. This is flattering light because it is frontal, indirect, and soft.
After finding covered shade, analyze other light hitting your subject. Perhaps there is an opening to the side of the subject creating a rim light or another directionality of light. Maybe there is sunlight hitting a nearby wall that can act as a flattering rim light. Pay attention to all sources and directions of light in the scene!
3. Slice of Hard Light
On a sunny day, look for crisp shadows cast by the sun. This could be created by the edge of a building, an overhang, a street sign, and more. Hard light (required to create the shadow) is not ‘flattering’ per se but can allow for really interesting and creative photographic results.
This effect is more pleasing earlier or later in the day when the angle of light is not from directly above. Midday light is more challenging to work with because the subject must angle their face to achieve catchlights or a bounce reflector will need to be introduced.
In this video the shots were taken at high noon, and although a challenge still created interesting images.
None of the images created here required any artificial light or even the introduction of a reflector/diffuser! Midday sun can result in stunning photographs… all you need is to analyze for flattering or interesting pockets of light!
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Photographer: Lindsay Adler
Check out in-depth photography tutorials, guides, and more at: learnwithlindsay.com/
Videographer: Samuel Bouret
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Makeup: Lijha Stewart
Hair: Linh Nguyen
Styling: Raytell Bridges
Model: Sam Swan
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All Comments (21)
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You are easily one of the top 5 photography teachers
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You are definitely one of our favorite teachers. We like the way you explain what your doing.
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I think You're a lightsource on your own Lindsay. Your energy is amazing and so are your photos and teachings.
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They should broadcast this video in every photography courses: Lindsay is really great!!!
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This be great add for a fashion show or branding for designer who having a special. Great work by the photographer and Adorama.
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I had to watch this twice. OMG,...LINDSAY!!! You doll up SO beautiful!!! WOW!!! So the first watch,....all I could see was YOU. I had to watch a second time to learn your lighting tips. Great video, great tips, Great look Lindsay!!
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I could listen to you talk about light for hours and hours...
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One of the best ever
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Lindsay is a master photographer and talented instructor giving away great lighting secrets. See her channel for even more tips and useful information.
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Brilliant video! Wonderful dress too 🙃
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I knew about looking for natural reflectors and open shade. But I appreciate you pointing out looking for additional light sources that you can take advantage of to create subtle highlights on the subject. It will cause me to pay more careful attention when using natural light.
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Love the tips on natural light and shadows outdoors. Awesome!!
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very good information on outdoor lighting. thanks
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Thanks for the great video!
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Great video, no GAS just techniques.
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Gorgeous model!
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One of your best videos. Since there are more natural light photographers we can all use this even with our phones
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Excellent video and message Lindsay Adler! Yes, there is so much one can do with available light but as you pointed out we got o look for all the sources creating the lights. Thanks ADORAMA for having Photographers of the level of Lindsay Adler on your great Channel!
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Excellent teacher !!
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Absolutely LOVE Lindsay Addler and her work/teachings!
