![]() Take care, though, that you yourself don’t stand directly in front of the window, or you’ll block all that great light. Simply have the subject stand facing the window. Front lighting is easy to get right and a good starting point for beginners. Window lighting from the front gives a very even light that’s good for showing all the details in the subject’s face, with minimal shadows. Here are three types of window lighting that do work. (there’s a reason placing a flashlight directly under your face around a campfire is creepy). Overhead light will cast shadows under the eyes and nose, and lighting a portrait from underneath is a no-no. Most windows are already at a great height for portraits - skylights and tall upper windows are the exceptions. While windows cannot be moved around the room like a studio light, there are quite a few effects you can achieve simply by changing where the subject is in relation to the window. An east or west window can work too, but only when the sun is overhead, or on the opposite side of the building. That means north and south windows are perfect for getting window light at any time during the day. ![]() A north or south window, on the other hand, will never get that direct light (since the sun moves from east to west). When the window is your main light source, if the sun is directly hitting the window, you’ll get a harder light and harsher shadows. In most cases, soft, indirect light produces the best results. With window light, there are two important directions: the direction in which the sun is hitting the window, and the direction in which the light is hitting the subject. When taking a portrait with studio lights, the lights are coming from a certain direction to create a specific look. ![]() To take great portraits using window light, photographers need to understand three things: Direction, Distance, and Degree. Great window light without the knowledge on how to use it, is like a pair of amazing studio lights that aren’t plugged in. The problem is that window light is often misunderstood. Window light offers all the qualities of sunshine, only in a form that’s easier to control. Windows can be great tools for lighting many types of shots, especially portraits. Great photography lighting setups don’t have to burn a hole in the bottom of your wallet-a hole in the side of your house will do.
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