My favorite photos of Irene taken during the course - image 1 - student project

A hard contrast photo in the direct sun with a large part of Irene in the shadow of a big leaf.

My favorite photos of Irene taken during the course - image 2 - student project

The last greeting from the sinking sun in an interesting scene. Even though still in direct sun, the contrast to the shady areas is now much softer.

My favorite photos of Irene taken during the course - image 3 - student project

Directed light falling from above through the only open window in the room.

My favorite photos of Irene taken during the course - image 4 - student project

Softening direct sunlight through a thin red cotton shirt. Bring color to your portraits!

My favorite photos of Irene taken during the course - image 5 - student project

The soft light after sunset, slightly directed. The opposite side of her face falling into darkness.

My favorite photos of Irene taken during the course - image 6 - student project

Irenes eyes falling into darkness. I am starting to like this kind of light for my portraits.

My favorite photos of Irene taken during the course - image 7 - student project

A warm light coming from the top, contrasted by the last dark blue of the day.

Are you having fun playing with the light? What are you struggling with? Show us some of your experiments with the light!

Ken Buslay

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