Natural Lighting Tutorials

Reading these natural light tutorials will help you to:

  • The best natural light for different genres of photography
  • The types of natural light you should always avoid
  • How to create beautiful images using different types of light, including reflection images, shadow photography, and silhouette photography
  • How to shoot against the sun and control sun flare, and more…

Most Popular Tutorials

sun behind women portrait How to Take Photos with the Sun Behind a Subject 1 year ago Discover all the tips and tricks you need to take photos with the sun behind your subject. Capture beautiful photos when the sun is strong!
Indoor low light, woman sitting at table. Indoor Low Light Photography 1 year ago Discover how to capture beautiful indoor low light photography. Learn all about camera settings and gear choice for low light shooting.
Dark wooden wall with white curtains and a six-panel window showing a forested mountain. 8 Tips for Stunning Window Light Photography 5 months ago Capture breathtaking window light photography. Discover 8 practical tips for incredible window-lit results!
women in natural light Light Direction in Photography 1 year ago Discover everything you need to know about light direction. Includes frontlight, backlight, sidelight, overhead light, upward light.
Man with a mustache smiling while viewing an image on the back of an old or retro-style camera. The Best Outdoor Camera Settings to Capture Perfect Exposures Every Time 3 months ago Learn how to capture perfect exposures in any outdoor situation, from landscapes to action, with the best camera settings for outdoor photography.
reflection of buildings in water Reflection Photography 1 year ago How do you capture stunning reflection photos using available light? Discover all the tips and tricks you need to know for beautiful results.
Talking a full body portrait of a woman in a park with a big reflector. Reflectors in Photography 1 year ago How can you capture stunning results with reflectors in photography? Discover everything you need to know about choosing and using reflectors.
sun flare outdoors Sun Flare Photography Tips 1 year ago How can you capture beautiful sun flare photography? Discover 9 tips for incredible sun flare photos, no matter your experience level.
Shadow of a man walking. Shadow Photography 1 year ago Discover how to do incredible shadow photography. Everything you need to know for amazing shadow photos, including settings and composition.
Hard light portrait Hard vs Soft Light: A Comprehensive Guide to Beautiful Lighting 4 months ago The ultimate guide to hard vs soft light. Learn how these types of lighting are produced and how they affect your images.
Portrait studio using both natural and artificial light. Natural Vs Artificial Light 1 year ago Should you use natural light or artificial light? Natural vs artificial light go head to head in this practical comparison of light sources.
Wide angle shot of the Silhouette of a woman sitting on a bench looking at the tranquil sunset over the ocean. Silhouette Photography 1 year ago Discover how to capture gorgeous silhouette photography. Includes a step-by-step walkthrough, plus tips and tricks for amazing silhouettes.

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