Professional Secrets of Natural Light Portrait Photography

Natural light portraiture emphasizes a relaxed and spontaneous approach to photography, appealing to both photographers and clients. This guide showcases techniques for utilizing various lighting conditions, such as direct sunlight, window light, and the golden hours of sunrise and sunset, to achieve flattering portraits. It offers insights on selecting settings, equipment, and props, while also addressing light balance between subjects and backgrounds. Accompanying sample portraits provide detailed technical information to assist photographers in replicating these effects in their own work.