Natural Light in Photography

This series of short video tutorials, concentrating on camera focus and settings, is designed to help you understand how to make your camera work to your advantage in every possible scenario. An understanding of both your camera’s focus and it’s settings is essential to achieving the best possible photograph. Whether you are trying to capture the magnificence of the night sky beyond the city, or your little one’s beaming face as he greets the new family pet for the first time, knowing just how to focus your camera and choosing the right settings will go a long way in capturing your moment. This series of short video tutorials, concentrating on camera focus and settings, is designed to help you understand how to make your camera work to your advantage in every possible scenario. Expert photographer, Rob Patterson, guides you through everything you need to know from how to achieve proper exposure to how white balance affects your photographs. This series is also loaded with proven tips and tricks, making choosing the right camera focus and settings a total breeze.

Introduction to natural lighting in photography

In this tutorial you will learn the basic fundamentals of different types of natural lighting, including golden light, open shade and full sun.

Using natural light for family photography

Learn about 3 types of natural light, when and where to find them, and how to use them to make your family photos spectacular!

Using natural light for portrait photography

Learn how to make your friends and family look spectacular with this tutorial on portrait photography using natural light.

Using natural light for night photography

Get some helpful tips for capturing great nighttime photos, like finding the right light source and adjusting your camera settings.

Using natural light for still photography

See how to improve your still life photos with these tips from professional photographer Julie Hearty on using natural lighting.