Harnessing Natural Light: A Comprehensive Guide to "Light Photography" for Your Pre-Wedding Shoot ♩

2016.01.15 published

The shadows of light and shade. This wedding photo is so romantic, isn't it? ♡

The light of the sunset shining between the silhouettes of the two is simply enchanting ♡ Don't you want to try taking such a romantic pre-wedding photo? ♩

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I want to take 'light photos' that use light effectively! ♡

Romantic photos using natural light, 'light photos', have various shooting methods! ♡ You can use the sunset, or soft, translucent sunlight filtering through the trees... Think about the composition according to the time you shoot! ♡

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This time, I will introduce the shooting methods for 'light photos' that you want to use as a reference for wedding photos!＊

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Shooting method 1: [Spotlight]

The first method I will introduce is a wedding photo taken with sunlight resembling a [spotlight] ♡ You can capture a wonderful photo that looks like heaven is blessing you! ♩

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The tips for taking wedding photos resembling a [spotlight] are: ① On a day with strong sunlight ② Taking photos in a place with many trees! ♡

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By slightly blocking the strong sunlight with trees, you can create a light effect like a spotlight ♩ The sunlight that brightly illuminates the two of them is romantic, isn't it? ♡

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Shooting method 2: [Diamond]

This wedding photo makes the sunlight look like a [diamond] ♡ The light shining between the two sparkles just like diamonds on a ring, making it a highly recommended way to take wedding photos ♩

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The tips for taking wedding photos that make the light look like a [diamond] are: ① When the sun starts to set ② Taking photos in a place with a good view! ♩

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Aim to take the photo when the sun is positioned slightly lower than the height of the two people's heads ♡ Taking photos with items like balloons, just like in this 'light photo', adds originality, right? ♩

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Shooting method 3: [Emphasizing the Sheerness of the Dress]

This wedding photo is recommended for those wearing sheer wedding dresses, such as lace or tulle ♡ The delicate patterns of the dress will beautifully pop out ♩

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The tips for wedding photos that [emphasize the sheerness of the dress] are: ① Shoot from indoors ② Let sunlight in through windows or open doors! ♡

Soft light will surely enhance the beauty of that special dress ♩

Shooting method 4: [Patterns of Light]

When you take photos normally, don't you sometimes see light appearing like a pattern in the lower left part? ♡ In wedding photos, those patterns of light can create a dreamy effect ♩

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The tips for capturing [patterns of light] are: ① Make sure the light hits the camera lens ② Slightly tilt the lens! ♡

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It's a bit tricky to use light in this way, but if you manage to capture it perfectly, it can be so romantic! ♡ I want to take such a lovely 'light photo' where big rings of light appear around the two... ♩

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You can take various 'light photos' with a little creativity! ♡

The 'light photos' that can be taken change depending on the time and place, but enjoy the changing atmosphere depending on the direction and angle you point the lens! ♡

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Please try to capture a romantic 'light photo' that you'll want to display in a photo frame! ♡

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