Just some random thoughts, and basic rules I follow to get enough light on the subject/object...
- Make sure there is no big light source behind the subject/object (like the Sun when shooting outdoors, or a bright bulb/tube-light when shooting indoors).
- When shooting outside in daylight, always have the sun behind you (assuming you are the photographer). This way the sun falls on the subject/object...
Example: [S/O <-- You <-- Sun)
* I think I'm going to create an abbreviation - S/O means subject/object [To make my life easier]
- When it is unavoidable, and the light source is in front of you, and behind the S/O [Sun --> S/O <-- You], then you can try and force the flash. You might need to get close to the S/O, for the camera flash to fall on the face of the S/O. How close would depend on the range of the flash.
- Another trick I use is to change the exposure setting. Usually the -/+ sign on most cameras. I quickly toggle this up(+) or down(-) to change/improve the lighting. UP(+) to increase brightness and DOWN(-) to decrease brightness.
CAUTION: I see many people who try and ZOOM in from a long distance. This is fine when it is nice and bright. But if there is not enough light, you need to use the flash and most flash will not ZOOM IN... :) So try and get as close to the S/O as possible, so they are in range of the flash (Check the camera specifications, on how much range the flash has).
heard from another snapper dat flash usually makes the pic appear flat...so avoid the flash.
ReplyDeletethe exposure setting and shutter speed is the best way to capture pics.
can u tel me how to capture a silhouette?
Hey Lijo,
ReplyDeleteIf you're taking pictures indoors for a fast paced activity, then you have to use the flash to be fast. Else you'll end up having double images due to the lag...
If you have time (and a stand in low lights), then obviously don't use the flash. AND if you have a person standing in the pic, they have to hold their breathe and stand still... :)
Silhouette - good topic, will try and post something about it shortly...
New cameras have great HDR settings, so should help tackle the above problem when the light source is behing the subject...
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