Req 4b — Change the Light
4b.
Photograph one subject from two different light sources - artificial and natural.
This exercise proves that light is not just brightness. It also changes color, shadow edges, texture, and mood. The same subject can look warm and friendly in window light, then sharp and dramatic under a lamp or flash.
Set up a fair comparison
Pick one subject that can stay still. A mug, shoe, hat, small trophy, or person sitting in one place works well. Photograph it once in natural light and once in artificial light.
Natural light ideas:
- near a window
- outside in shade
- outside during golden hour
Artificial light ideas:
- desk lamp
- room light
- LED panel
- flash
What to look for
Compare these questions when you review the photos:
- Which light creates softer shadows?
- Which one changes the color of the subject?
- Does one reveal texture better?
- Which photo feels more natural? Which feels more dramatic?
Your explanation to the counselor matters as much as the photos. Be ready to say what changed and which light helped the subject most.