5 Lighting Exercises That Actually Work

📸 PHOTOGRAPHY FOUNDATIONS: 🔗 https://bit.ly/3UpkTGD Most photographers spend years learning camera settings, but very little time learning to see light. In this video, I'll show you five simple lighting exercises that will completely change the way you look at photography. These practical exercises are easy to try at home and will help you recognise the direction, quality and mood of light, so you can create stronger, more impactful photographs with any camera. You'll learn how to read shadows, use window light, recognise reflected light, understand how light changes over time and discover why the best photographers don't always find better locations, they simply find better light. If you've ever wondered why some photographs just feel more powerful than others, this video is for you. 💬 Which exercise are you going to try first? Let me know in the comments. I read and reply to every one. Chapters 00:00 - Intro 00:48 - In this video 01:13 - Photography Foundations 02:58 - #1 The Shadow Detective 03:58 - #2 The Window Walk 05:47 - #3 The 10 Minute Light Watch 07:16 - #4 The Reflector Hunt 09:02 - #5 Three Different Lights in One Room 10:23 - #6 Bonus Challenge 12:10 - # Quick Recap 13:19 - # Final Thoughts 14:59 - # Subscribe #lighting #naturallightphotography #creativephotography 👋 Subscribe for more photography tutorials, camera guides, and creative inspiration every week. ▶️ https://bit.ly/4ka9VzJ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📥 FREE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER & “THE 3 ESSENTIAL PILLARS OF GOOD PHOTOGRAPHY” E-BOOKWant to take your learning further? (FREE download) by subscribing to my NEWSLETTER here:👉 https://anthony-crothers.kit.com/508d... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Watch my MASTER PHOTOGRAPHY: BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE SKILLS Playlist here: 👉 https://bit.ly/4j2iNXn ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📸 PHOTOGRAPHY FOUNDATIONS: a FREE community for beginner and intermediate photographers to learn, connect, grow, and gain confidence with community, learning, and support. 🔗 https://bit.ly/3UpkTGD ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ✨ I want to share something I know you’ll find valuable! My good friend Glyn Dewis also runs an incredible Photography Community that’s completely FREE to join. Inside the Classroom tab you’ll find two fantastic courses available for a simple one-time fee: 📸 How To Print — the ultimate guide to creating perfect photographic prints. If you’ve ever struggled to get your prints looking right, this course is a complete game-changer. 🖼️ Timeless — a photography and retouching course all about creating classic, timeless portraits. Packed with practical techniques to elevate both your shooting and finishing. I’ve worked through these courses myself and found them inspiring, educational, and brilliantly presented. I know you’ll get just as much out of them as I did. 👉 Join the FREE community and check out the courses here: https://bit.ly/46dahkH -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------