Tuesday's Tip: Light (lesson one)

Light - it's what photography is all about. In the next few weeks we'll talk about photographing in various lighting conditions. Today we'll start with natural window light. North facing windows are best, but any will do (especially on a sunny day). Place your child next to the window and get them some toys or a book to keep them occupied if need be. Have the window light pour onto the side of their face and turn off the flash on your camera. This lighting is very dramatic with the highlights and shadows. If you need a little more light on the shadow side, you can place a white poster board or even a silver car window shade on the floor next to the child to reflect light back in his face. Experiment and have fun!