If you simply switch places with the subject,
or in the case of a “selfie”, just turn around
and face the window. Now the light is hitting
the subject’s face rather than the back of their
head and voila, you have a better picture.
You can apply that same principle to all of your
pictures. Light is good. Dark is bad. If you are
interested you can start your journey on a life
of studying light and mastering light. Or, if you
prefer, just go out and take better “selfies”.
I’ve included a few of my “selfies” from over
the years that are part of my journey to
mastering light.
About the Author:
K
eith Foster is a photographer in the
small town of Plattsburg, outside
Kansas City, Mo. He has been taking
photos for almost 50 years and loves it
more every day. Keith has been married
to his wife Kimm for 34 years. His talent
lies in his ability to capture his subject’s
spirit and personality.
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