Photo Challenge: Get Creative with Lighting

I love to be creative with my photographs. A great way to do that is to get creative with light. One of my favorite photographs is of my son Zachary at sunset. He was standing at the top of a hill and the sun was just at the horizon. Because the light source was behind him what I photographed was his silhouette. Not only did I get a great silhouette, but I also got awesome sun flair!

Another photograph of mine that came to mind was this photo at the Lincoln Monument. Notice the beam of light, and how the man is standing in it. This is one of those where being at the right place at the right time was nothing but pure luck. But what I saw I knew would make a great photo. If the light had not been there this photo would not have been as interesting.

I challenged a few of the great photographers here on Scrapjazz to share some of their favorite ways to use light creatively. I was excited to see the different ways they responded to my challenge!

Amy (Rileysmom) has imitated a high-key background in these photos. Both photos were taken with windows behind her subject, and the window light was blown out to create the high-key effect.

She also created a very cozy photograph with incandescent light by metering off the light instead of her subject.

Amy (Amy Chomas) responded with what she is known for, awesome catchlights. As she says, "Catchlights are the key to a great natural light picture." In these photos of her son, he is facing a large sliding glass door and you can see the light reflecting in his eyes.

Cynthia (CynthiaF) didn't use natural light in her photographs. In the first photo she was in New York City with her daughter. Look how she used the street lights to illuminate her! In the second photo the light from the television and a lamp was all she needed to create the mood.

I hope these photographs have inspired you to get creative with light. Be sure to share your photos in the photography forum!

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