How creative portraits happen
The composition and the final photo exists in my head before I take it, I am not joking!
Please, Let me explain....
Seeing Light in Photography: A Skill That Transforms Your Images
In photography, light is everything. It shapes the mood, defines textures, and can turn an ordinary scene into something extraordinary.
But seeing light—truly understanding it—is more than just pointing a camera at a well-lit subject. It's a skill that separates average photos from exceptional ones. At its core, photography is the art of capturing light. Your celebration is extraordinary having all the tools available is essential.
To be secure in your craft, one must learn to see light, to perceive its quality, direction, and impact in the moment and it changes every minute.
Your celebration is way too important to "wing it"!
This skill that takes time to develop, it requires observation, experimentation, and an understanding of how different lighting can impact the feel and outcome of a photograph. Once you can "see" light, you'll be able to create images that are not only technically sound but also visually captivating - my goal for your celebration.
Understanding Direction and Shadows and the quality of light
The quality of light determines the mood of an image. The direction from which light hits a subject is also key. Side light can reveal textures and create depth by emphasizing shadows, while backlight can create stunning silhouettes. I love silhouettes. They are magical and leave room for imagination. We always capture them for you, no worries.
Mastering both natural and artificial light sources is essential to be independent and productive during a wedding day. The sun doesn't always shine. What if it starts pouring 5 minutes before you walk down the aisle? You gotta figure out a plan B in no time.
Natural light offers endless variations, but artificial lighting—whether from a flash, or street lamps—adds more control and if you don't have the light you desire or it ends up being a rainy day, we simple create the light we need.
Knowing when to use each type, or how to balance them, can elevate your photography by making the light work for you rather than against you.
This skill elevates ordinary images to extra ordinary photographs, which is what you deserve on your wedding day!
Same location, different light
This is a perfect example from an engagement shoot the other night. It is the same location, the couple did not have to move an inch and we get two completely different photographs in terms of mood, texture but mostly color.
Here is why:
light in the back of me
When light shines directly onto an object, it illuminates the object from the front or from an angle, revealing its surface features like color, texture, and shape.
This results in the object being clearly visible, with shadows and highlights that give depth and detail. The way light hits the object determines how we perceive its three-dimensionality.
Light in front of me
When light is placed behind an object, the object becomes a silhouette or is partially illuminated depending on how strong the light source is.
In this case, you typically can't see the object's details clearly because the light creates a strong contrast between the light source and the object. The object will appear dark or shadowy against a bright background. It creates a dramatic effect that I love for your portraits.
