How to take a photograph How to take a photograph Good photographers make taking pictures appear so easy. Whether a silhouette of a bare tree against a background of snow, or the Grand Canyon bathed in yellow hues of sunset, it's light which makes the difference.
Extraordinary light is what makes award-winning photographs possible.
One key to seeing and using light creatively is understanding a bit about it. Factors such as it's color, direction, quality and how light reacts with film are all significant. It's tricky to see beyond the primary subject, especially when a great subject presents itself. Most seasoned photographers suggest taking pictures either early or late in the day. Here's some advice on light and how it works in photography.