Creative Use of Light

This text discusses the use of additional light (flash) from the side to balance the exposure on a subject and background in photography. The text is from the D’source Digital Learning Environment for Design course “Light and Photography: Creative Use of Light” by Abhey Singh.

Here are some questions and answers about the use of light in photography:

• What is the purpose of using additional light in photography?
• How can you use flash to balance the exposure on a subject and background?
• What are the different types of light and lighting?

Here are the answers to these questions:

• Additional light is used in photography to improve the exposure of a subject or background. This can be done by using a flash, reflector, or other light source.
• To use flash to balance the exposure on a subject and background, you can use the following techniques:
  * Use a flash diffuser to soften the light and reduce shadows.
  * Experiment with different flash positions to find the best balance between the subject and background.
  * Use a reflector to bounce light back onto the subject, which can help to fill in shadows.
• There are two main types of light: natural and artificial. Natural light comes from the sun, while artificial light comes from sources such as lamps, flash, and reflectors. There are also different types of lighting, such as hard light, soft light, and diffused light.