Find the highlight
The brightest reflection points toward the strongest light.
Lesson 001
Direction
of Light
Move the light. Watch the shadows. Learn why a few steps can completely change a photograph.
Start the ExperimentInteractive lesson
Drag the sun around the aircraft.
The description updates instantly as the light moves.
Side Light
Photographer's eye
Read the shadow before the camera.
Follow the shadow
The shadow extends away from the light source.
Choose your position
Move yourself before changing camera settings.
Field assignment
One subject. Three directions.
Photograph the same subject with front light, side light, and back light.
Mission checklist
Knowledge check