Comments on: 6 Tips on Using Natural Window Light Creatively

By: Greg

Greg — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 03:08:45 +0000

another tip I would also add is that if you want even greater contrast on your subject, instead of just forgoing the reflector you could use a black bounce like a flag or the dark side of a reflector to create some negative fill. you’ll darken up your shadows and create a bigger stop difference if you want that. just depends on what kind of light you’re getting.

you can do that outdoors too if you have a big enough bounce. and you could even put a white bounce opposite that too on the key side if you feel like you need that. works pretty well if the light is really diffused and you feel you’re not getting enough contrast.

By: Jay

Jay — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:02:51 +0000

Great article, thanks for sharing. Some other ideas: try standing in front of the subject, facing the window. If you under expose the image the subject will be a silhouette against the window. If you over expose the image so that your subject is properly exposed the window light will be pure white which is also a beautiful effect. Walk around your subject and see the different ways the light plays on their face.

By: Emmma

Emmma — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 15:30:01 +0000

thanks for this useful article

By: Adita Perez

Adita Perez — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:45:00 +0000

thanks for this tip Jodi!

By: Nestora Germann

Nestora Germann — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 08:48:00 +0000

Jodi, need to set up a conference call with you after the new year. Ran into a snag installing into my photoshop.

By: Lisa H. Chang

Lisa H. Chang — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 01:01:07 +0000

Oh! I really like this and want to try it sometime soon. Thanks!

By: Jeannine McCloskey

Jeannine McCloskey — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:52:00 +0000

Great article. Thanks and Merry Christmas.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:26:03 +0000

AWESOME Tutorial!!! Love Sharon’s work!!!!
I love natural light so this is GREAT information!

By: Jolie Starrett

Jolie Starrett — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:10:09 +0000

GREAT tutorial Sharon! Thanks for sharing with us!

By: danyele @ a thorn among roses

danyele @ a thorn among roses — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:57:36 +0000

thank you soooo much for this! i am an outdoor girl and this is sooo helpful.