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Shutter Notes: Sarah Johnson — Window Light

Welcome to Shutter Notes, our weekly community feature. Shutter Notes gives you the chance to get to know our community members a bit better. Each member will share a little bit about themselves and an image they’ve chosen. Sarah Johnson is a stay-at-home mom of two. She became interested in

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Product photography with window light

Window light is an easy and affordable option for creating product photos. We may not always have access to lighting or the funds to buy what we need. A few years ago I wrote a book about one of the new Canon cameras that came out. One of the requirements

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How to create natural-looking window light

Natural light by the window is a favorite of many photographers because it creates a flattering diffused light. However, we all know that it’s just not possible to have all the time. It’s especially the case when you shoot on location all the time, or when you have limited natural

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How to take great photos with bad lighting

I was recently asked how to take great photos with bad lighting. The simple answer is there really is no such thing as bad lighting — you just have to get a little creative. Window light I have one small window in the studio, which faces east. This gives me

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Find Great Light on the Porch

We love to use natural light, and even when I have to shoot in the studio, I’m usually trying to mimic natural light. While not all natural light is great light, one simple quality to search for is light falling from the side. In the studio, I put my softbox

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