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Shadows can add contrast, drama, and focus to photographs. They direct the viewer's eye and reveal texture and form. Photographers sometimes try to avoid shadows, but when used correctly, shadows make interesting photographs. The type of lighting, whether natural or artificial, affects the look of shadows. Natural light from the sun usually makes shadows outdoors, while artificial light comes from indoor sources. A photo's lighting position impacts shadows, and natural light quality varies by time of day. Shadows can enhance photos by being the subject, distorting, interacting with subjects, or casting patterns on surfaces. Assignments encourage shooting various shadow types with natural and artificial light.

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Shadow Presentation Photo

Shadows can add contrast, drama, and focus to photographs. They direct the viewer's eye and reveal texture and form. Photographers sometimes try to avoid shadows, but when used correctly, shadows make interesting photographs. The type of lighting, whether natural or artificial, affects the look of shadows. Natural light from the sun usually makes shadows outdoors, while artificial light comes from indoor sources. A photo's lighting position impacts shadows, and natural light quality varies by time of day. Shadows can enhance photos by being the subject, distorting, interacting with subjects, or casting patterns on surfaces. Assignments encourage shooting various shadow types with natural and artificial light.

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Shadows in Photography

Shadows in Photography
Many photographers spend a lot of
time trying to get rid of shadows
with proper lighting but when used
right, shadows make for
interesting photographs!
Why do you think would
photographers try to get rid
of shadows?
What do you think of
shadows in photographs?
Why We Use Shadows in
Photographs
Why use shadows?
Contrast and drama:
Shadows make for contrast that can
produce dramatic effects
Why use shadows?
Focus and directing the eye:
Shadows can be used to focus viewer’s attention.
They can remove less important details or create
lines that lead to important details.
Why use shadows?
Revealing form and texture:
Any irregularities in the shape of the subject or
terrain will be magnified so the viewer can see the
form of what the shadow is cast onto.
Light and Shadows
When you think about
shadows, you must think
about light. Lighting is
extremely important to
shadows and how your
shadow will look
depends on lightening.
Types of Lighting
Natural Light:
This is light from
the sun. Usually
this will be seen
outdoors, but it can
also come inside
through windows
to make interesting
shadows.
Types of Lighting
Artificial Light:
This is light that
comes from anything
other than the sun.
There are many types
of artificial lighting
and many ways to
light, but think about
where you source of
light comes from.
Lighting
• Think about where your light source is coming
from. The light source can come from the
front, back, sides, top, or below the subject.
• When using natural light, think about what
time of day you will have the best light and
the worst.
• If shooting at night, you should use a tripod or
photos may turn out blurry. You do not want
blurry photos!
Ways to Enhance a Photo with
Shadows
Take a shot
where the
shadow is very
obviously the
object of the
picture.
Ways to Enhance a Photo with
Shadows
Distort the shadow by
manipulating how it is seen.
Ways to Enhance a Photo with
Shadows
Use the shadow to reflect or
'speak' with your subject.
Ways to Enhance a Photo with
Shadows
Cast your shadow on different
types of surfaces that have
patterns or textures.
Lucid Shadows
Lucid Shadows
Lucid Shadows
Shadows

Images from around the world…


There are two major types
Shadows and Silhouettes
SILHOUETTES
• SHOOT EARLY OR LATE IN THE DAY. In order to capture a clear
silhouette, you'll need the background to be brighter than your
subject. The best way to do this is to shoot at the beginning or the end
of the day. The optimum time to shoot a silhouette is when the sun is
low in the sky – either when it is rising or setting.
• Think how these images were made
• How they loo for light
• How they create message
• How you see world around you….

Warm Wishes

Agha
Assignment
You need at least one of each light types (artificial and natural) in your
shadow photos! You need 10 photos choosing from the list below. You can
shoot the same type of shadow up to 2 times:
•Shadow with lines
•Shadow of silhouette(s)
•Shadow of yourself (try to keep the camera from being seen!)
•Shadows of two people interacting
•Shadow that makes the person or object look giant or really small
•Shadow that’s cast on another object
•Shadow that’s cast on a moving object
•Distort your shadow with an uneven surface
•Distort your shadow to change how it is seen
•Shadow with patterns
•Shadow that’s used in a funny way
•Shadow over someone’s face or body

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