As a photographer, you can use light to create highlights and shadow on your subject. Many amateur and professional shutterbugs use sunlight as the primary light source due to its accessibility and the depth and dimension it adds to an image. Here are a few specific reasons to snap photos in natural light.   

Why Use Natural Light in Photography?

1. Cost

Natural light photography can be an inexpensive hobby. You can open the window or step outside to bathe the subject in natural light. You won't have to buy stand lamps, camera-mounted lights, and additional studio equipment to illuminate a shot. The money saved can be used for rental space in a natural light photography studio where you can hone your skills. 

2. Variety

The color, quality, and intensity of sunlight can vary based on the setting, angle, and how reflectors and diffusers manipulate the light source. Taking photos on a cloudy day, for example, can cast a shadow on the subject to create a moody tone. Images captured at dusk will bathe the subject in a warm, golden glow to give your work a romantic, airy quality. Because natural light is everywhere, you can stage a photograph in different locations. Conversely, you are confined to one location when you use studio lights. 

3. Comfort

If you take portraits, opting for natural light over studio light could put your subjects at ease. That's because studio light kits photographers use can take up a lot of space. It can be difficult for the subject to relax in a cluttered environment. The harsh glow and flashing of artificial lights can also be overwhelming, especially to young children and adults with light sensitivity concerns. 

If you're a photographer in Highlands Ranch, CO, or the surrounding areas, contact studio ONE in Centennial. The natural light photography studio is available to rent by the day or hour and offers a tranquil setting for local photographers to let their creativity shine through. See pictures of the photography studio online, and call (720) 480-6783 for scheduling details. See photos taken in the studio on Facebook.