Available Light
Many professional portrait photographers work exclusively with available light. This can include both natural light and artificial light (that’s already in the location) or a combination of the two. When using available light, your challenge is to work with or modify the light that’s already in the scene in order to achieve your desired result.

Shooting portraits in direct sunlight: 3 tips
Many portrait photographers shy away from direct sunlight. The common wisdom is that you can’t capture beautiful portraits in ...
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Studio-Style Rim Light With Two Windows
You don't need flash to create a studio-style portrait like this one; you only need a little lighting know-how... One ...
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Shooting portraits in direct sunlight: 3 tips
Many portrait photographers shy away from direct sunlight. The common wisdom is that you can’t capture beautiful portraits in harsh ...
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Studio-Style Rim Light With Two Windows
You don't need flash to create a studio-style portrait like this one; you only need a little lighting know-how... One ...
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Outdoor Newborn Portrait
If it’s hot outside, here’s a newborn portrait that you can replicate. Everything is a potential source of inspiration: this ...
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Using A House As A Reflector
Sometimes the best light is from an unexpected source: find out how I used the white wall of a house ...
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Soft Portraits In Hard Sun
Sunny days are a mixed blessing: lots of light but it can be harsh & unflattering. Here’s how you can ...
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Windowlit Groom’s Portrait at Le Manoir
We had just a couple of minutes to capture this portrait. To achieve it, I needed to consider the various ...
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Topshade & Frames Within Frames
You can find top shade and framing devices in most natural and urban environments. These give your portraits great lighting ...
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Super-Simple Daylight Portrait
You don't need studio flash to achieve a clean, simple portrait with great lighting. This was taken outdoors at the end ...
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