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How to use natural light in nature photography

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Image source: pinterest.com A lot of professional photographers use artificial light to achieve the shots they want. They often use LED lights and diffusers to get the kind of intensity they want and the angle of the light source just right. However, some photographers can use natural light splendidly. Photography student Fred Brisker explains that utilizing natural light is one of the skills every photographer should learn. Light helps define shapes, lines, textures, and highlight specific angles of the subject. The biggest challenge when it comes to natural lighting, especially in nature photography, is that light is often insufficient. And since the light source comes from the sun itself, the quality of light differs from the time one is taking a photo. Light has a different intensity in the morning, at noon, and near sunset. This is why it is important to plan when composing a shot. Image source: ourpastimes.com One thing to keep in mind, notes Fred Brisker, is