How to Learn to Use Window Light in Your Photography

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Be sure you have a model.

   Your kids can sometimes be bribed and you might even have someone who wants a good picture taken of them!
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   Step 2: Make sure that the person is not going to get bored and want to leave after a couple of shots.

   , Your basic square window is the best for this exercise. ,, Look at how the light is showing on them.
   
   Note the gradual progressions from dark to light. , Note the harsher edge of the light. , Keep his or her body in the same position.
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   Step 3: Have a window to use.

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   Step 4: Put your subject directly in front of the window.

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   Step 5: Have your subject turn about 45 degrees to face you.

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   Step 6: Have your subject turn another 45 degrees (90 degrees) so that the sun is either on his left or right

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   Step 7: completely.

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   Step 8: Have your subject turn their head towards the light.

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