Professional Secrets of Natural Light Portrait Photography

by Douglas Allen Box

Natural light portraiture is fast becoming a popular style of photography. Photographers and clients appreciate the understated, low-maintenance shoots and the spontaneous, casual quality of the photos. Featuring images shot on location, in clients’ homes, and in the studio, the author teaches how to use the unique qualities of direct sun, window light, porch light, shade, and the light at sunrise and sunset to create flattering, natural-looking portraits. Photographers will learn how to select the right setting, equipment, backdrop, and props, as well as how to control the 

Genres: Photography

128 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2000

Reviews

[Joy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a wonderful book full of great photographs and tips on photography, not just on lighting.
I read through the entire book twice to make sure some of the wonderful ideas might find their way into some of my pictures. My limitations on moving around definitely limit me, but I could certainly develop a more creative eye for staging pictures. Some of the most practical ideas I got that were new: no two heads at the same level, bare feet are cute on kids, having subjects look off camera makes them look involved with the environment, including greenery and flowers gives a somewhat lighter and happier feeling, turning a body sideways slenderizes, last hour of daylight is best for outdoor pictures.