There are times when getting the shot means throwing all the “rules” out the window but most of the time moving around to manipulate the lighting is necessary. This brings us to…
Tip #4: Lighting…
Photography is all about lighting and finding the best light is key to getting amazing images. I typically don’t use studio lighting or flashes unless it’s absolutely necessary so I will be focusing on natural light. For most photographs you want soft lighting, basically you don’t want harsh shadows on your subject. To avoid shadows make sure that there are no bright sunbeams shining onto your subject. When you are outdoors find some open shade instead of direct sunlight, this will make a world of difference in your final images 
The following is a picture from a recent teen session. I took this image in open shade with the light coming in from her left, because the lighting is soft there aren’t any harsh shadows on her face and that allows us to focus on those beautiful eyes!
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Nicole | Bittersweet Photography
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