South Jersey Photography Group December Meetup

Discussion: Available Light Photography In photography, available light refers to any source of light that is not explicitly supplied by the photographer for the purpose of taking photos. The term usually refers to sources of light that are already available naturally (e.g the sun, moon, lightning) or artificial light already being used (e.g to light a room). It generally excludes flashes. The use of available light may pose a challenge for a photographer. The brightness and direction of the light is often not adjustable, except perhaps for indoor lighting. This will limit the selection of shutter speeds, and may require the use of shades or reflectors to manipulate the light. It can also influence the time, location, and even orientation of the photo shoot to obtain the desired lighting conditions. Available light can often also produce a color cast with color photography. Here are some of the sources of light to be considered "available light". Indoor * Light shining in a window * Lightbulbs * Fluorescent lamps Outdoor * The sun (see also golden hour) * The moon * Stars (very dim) * Street lights * Fireworks * Lightning Other * Lanterns * Fires * Candles * Flashlights (torches) Photo Contest: "Street Photography" and the second theme is open to any of your photos you wish to submit. maximum 8x12 sized photos you can submit one photo for each theme winners take home proceeds See you there! -Ed