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What is Refracted Light?

Refracted light is light that has been refracted through the lens of a camera, making objects look bigger. This is known as foreshortening.

Answer: Refracted light is the process of bending the path of light when it passes through transparent or semi-transparent objects. For example, you will see light bending when you pass through glass or water. In photography, this results in objects looking larger than they really are. This is called foreshortening. Foreshortening is most noticeable when the subject is close to the camera. The further away an object is from the camera the less it will look distorted.

If you are shooting something that is near you and you have a limited amount of space to move around, you need to think carefully about where you are going to position your subjects. Avoid shooting at the edges of your viewfinder frame because the viewfinder … Read the rest

The Cold Shoe is a useful tool for photographers to understand exactly where the light in their picture comes from.

Cold Shoe Light Meter

The Cold Shoe is a small light meter designed to be attached to a camera with a shoe mount. The cold shoe provides light readings for both ambient and flash photography.

When you switch on the Cold Shoe you will see a reading of both the ambient and flash light. It will show the amount of light falling on the sensor as a percentage of the available light. It will also tell you how much light has been reflected off the subject in the picture (ambient) and how much light has been emitted by the flash (flash).

This information is extremely useful for taking pictures in difficult lighting conditions.

To activate the Cold Shoe, place the Cold Shoe meter in the camera’s shoe mount.

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If you’re looking to improve your photography skills, you’ll need to consider the right equipment. A good camera system, and the knowledge to use it effectively, will enable you to capture your best photos. But it doesn’t stop there – you’ll also need to take a look at the various lighting courses available to help you achieve better results. The courses we’ve chosen are the ones that are likely to have the biggest impact on your skill level. They range from those aimed at beginners to those which are more advanced, and offer a variety of techniques and approaches. By following one or a combination of these, you’ll be able to produce the best results possible.

Beginners Level Lighting Course – The Complete Guide

The Beginners Level Lighting Course is suitable for anyone looking to gain an overview of the basics of shooting with different types of light. It will … Read the rest

Low Key Lighting

Low key lighting is a subtle approach to lighting photography that can be used successfully with dramatic portraits. Low key lighting can be done using ambient light coming through windows or skylights, or simply natural light. The key is to find the best angle of sunlight and to position yourself where it hits you straight on. It can be done by putting yourself in the sunlight in the early morning, afternoon or evening hours, and just turning around to face the light. As you turn around, you will see the light as a silhouette against the sky. As you move further away from the sun, the light will soften and look more diffuse.

The ideal time to photograph this is early morning, late evening or anytime during the day that is overcast, or at sunset or twilight. It can also be used for portraits that are in … Read the rest