Go see Digital Photography Edge
Neil August 28th, 2007
Here’s a little wisdom from Bruce Dorn:
When we look for great available light, we look for the magic and unexpected combination of Quality and Direction. Those who choose to add supplemental lighting are held to those same standards and that’s just fine. I truly believe that the guy or gal who does hassle with lighting is also gaining knowledge of available light at a deeper level. Mother Nature is very reliable but she is also also full of enchanting surprises. It’s our pleasant task to mimic her most endearing traits. To mimic something begins with observation and understanding
What do you like best about those rare and magical available light encounters? Analyze and identify those traits, figure out how to most quickly mimic them, and you’re soon on your way to producing many more keepers….
Maybe we have a new term: Available Magic!
I’ve always tried to light like a movie director, and since Bruce is one seem’s like his wisdom’s close to my imagination. He’s doing a tour across the country and it’d definately worth your time to stop in and see him, check out his site for the dates.
