LS 16: Mastering Composition—Light & Shadow

Summary

In our session, we explored the essential role of light in photography—how it shapes mood, enhances color, and adds depth to an image. I shared techniques for working with different qualities of light, like backlighting and shadows, and how understanding light helps create stronger compositions. We also talked about the importance of observing and practicing to refine your ability to see and use light effectively.

Takeaways

• Pay close attention to light in everyday scenes—how it changes, interacts with subjects, and affects mood.
• Experiment with different lighting conditions, including temperature, direction, and quality, in your own photography.
• Be intentional in connecting what you saw and felt in the field with your editing process in Lightroom.
• I may plan future sessions that dive deeper into specific aspects of light.
• For the next critique session, focus on how you used light in your images.

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