Finding the right light helps you take quality photos, and natural light is often preferred over artificial solutions. However, you don’t need to be outdoors to take amazing shots. Even from an indoor photo studio, you can make use of natural light from windows, doors, and skylights. Below are a few tips to know.

How to Best Utilize Natural Light in a Photo Studio

1. Choose the Right Time

What type of natural light are you looking for? Answering this question will help you determine the best time of day to shoot. If you want soft, even light coming through a window, opt for midday photos. If you’re looking for backlit photos or harsh shadows, book a photo studio for early evening when the sun will be lower in the sky.

2. Use a Deflector

Unless you want to play with dramatic shadows, you likely want the light to appear fairly even across your entire subject. If you’re shooting near a single window, use something to deflect light back across your subject so they’re not only lit on one side. For example, try using a photo deflector, a whiteboard, or even a mirror on the opposite side of the window.

3. Turn Off Artificial Lights

Natural light usually has a different tone than artificial light. Using both at once can make it more difficult for you to set the white balance on your camera and get photos that look even and consistent. If possible, turn off all artificial lights in the space so all your lighting comes from the sun. Choosing a photo studio that has access to tons of natural light is the best way to achieve this goal. 

If you’re looking for a natural light photo studio, look no further than studio ONE in Centennial, CO. The 1,300 square-foot photography studio includes windows and crisp white walls perfect for photos of any style. The space also includes modern furniture to use, and the second-floor studio is perfect for shoots that require a bit of privacy. To book a photo studio session, visit the company’s website or call (720) 480-6783 to speak with owner Christina Poppleton.