Did you know that Photography literally means “Writing with light?” That is correct. The word “Photo” means “light” and its suffix “graphy” means “writing.” Hence a graphologist is a handwriting analyst. Bet you did not know that. So, effective use of light is at the heart of good photography. With the fancy gadgetry that is overtaking the world of photography, it is time to go back to the basics. Learn that photography is all about using light effectively.
Where am I going with this? Well, I think that with the increased emphasis on the number of MegaPixels and the intellect-snaring delusion that nirvana in photography is achieved by photoshop-ing, we are forgetting the basics. First things first, get the light, right. Should be obvious, right? When you are writing with light, you should be concerned with the quantity, location, nature, and quality of light.
Here are some basics:
1) If shooting a human subject take special care of how light causes shadows on different parts of the subjects face.
2) Be sensitive to “hot spots” being created in different parts of your photograph....
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