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Wedding Photographer David Ziser gave a few excellent tips on Window Light Portraiture in the latest Layers TV, Episode 18. You can download his discussion on lighting patterns to use in your portrait photography here.

Episode Summary:

• Compare lighting patterns from studio light, outdoor light, and window light
• Remember David’s loop lighting pattern when you are deciding on where to place your subject and camera
• Decide how you want to position your subject, then work on the light direction
• Maintaining shadow on the camera-side of the portrait adds detail, depth, and dimension
• David discusses a contrast lighting ratio
• Use these techniques with any kind of portrait photography

You can see more of David’s Tutorials on his own blog, Digital Pro Talk.

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