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Assignment: Manipulating the Light
Don't be bashful! If you want comments, give comments. You don't need to be an expert photographer to express your opinion about the work of others. You don't need to go into great depth. A simple remark about cropping, composition, color, subject matter, etc. can be of just as much help to a budding photographer as an in-depth critique.
Choose one of the lighting situations described in the chapter and try to work out the lighting to best flatter your subject. You may want to experiment using a single window to light your subject or try using rim lighting to separate your subject from the background. Just try one of them and focus all of your attention on the lighting and how it is falling on your subject. Walk all the way around the child you are photographing, snapping photos from different directions and documenting how the light falls from different angles. Examine the results once you are finished and determine which lighting patterns most reflect your individual style.
In this image, the photographer chose to use the direct light shining on the little girl walking away. The light acts as a halo on her hair, which adds to the feel of the image. 1/200 second, f/2.8 at ISO 200.
Remember to visit www.photoworkshop.com/books after you complete this assignment and share your favorite photo! It’s a community of enthusiastic photographers and a great place to view what other readers have created. You can also post comments, and read other encouraging suggestions and feedback.
