Comments on: Understanding Light

By: bryony

bryony — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:34:02 +0000

It is speculated that many of the old masters used a form of pinhole camera to trace their images, also they may have used red tinted glass to more acturately capture shadows and highlights.

By: Photographs as the new paintings | The Fashion Lens

Photographs as the new paintings | The Fashion Lens — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:01:06 +0000

[...] Rodwell, a fashion photographer, on her blog “Fashion Photography Blog” asserts that: “Light is as important for the perception of form as is the matter of which [...]

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By: Randall Murrow Photography

Randall Murrow Photography — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:54:14 +0000

Great read. I find my best inspiration by exploring other art forms, otherwise I simply feel I am parroting the other photographic work I see around me.

By: shaun edwards

shaun edwards — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:52:41 +0000

Just goes to show that what was “right” 200-300 years ago still holds true! We have a lot to learn from those past masters. makes you wonder what they would do now if they had a camera.

By: kids wall art

kids wall art — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 18:07:17 +0000

I agree…light plays a huge role in all forms of art. It is what makes or breaks a painting as well.

By: Fashion photographer

Fashion photographer — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 07:22:01 +0000

Hi,
Nice article.
I really want to know about it.
Thanks for sharing.

By: Tony

Tony — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 00:49:20 +0000

Good article. Light is the key, not many look at it that way.

By: Jeffrey Byrnes

Jeffrey Byrnes — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 06:02:22 +0000

One thing I think that you are missing from this well composed post, is the use of Rembrandt lighting and his entire school of thought and visual references that are a major educational resource for lighting. His studio was set up for natural light, the way the window and sky light were built. He is also a major contributor with his portraits and outstanding lighting techniques.

By: sandra p photography

sandra p photography — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 03:26:28 +0000

thanks for sharing!! what a great article!