Photography & Light

This type of light travels through a window or an overcast day. It makes the light softer and doesn't create harsh shadows

• direct light

• indirect light

• dappled light

• golden hour

This type of light is from behind the subject and can make your subject glow

• direct light

• indirect light

• backlight

• dappled light

This type of light can create strong shadows and give your subject a three-dimensional look

• side or above light

• direct light

• indirect light

• dappled light

This type of light casts interesting shadows on your subject

• direct light

• indirect light

• golden hour light

• dappled light

This type of light only occurs at certain times of the day and gives your subject a soft, glowing look

• golden hour

• direct light

• indirect light

• dappled light

This light is from directly behind the photographer

• direct light

• indirect light

• side or above light

• golden hour light

What type of light is this?

What type of light is this?

What type of light is this?

What type of light is this?