Monday, April 1, 2013

Indoor Natural Light Photography

 
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Because I live in Michigan, I am forced inside for most
children and newborn photo sessions this time of year.
 
I do have a nice little studio set up in my basement with lights, but
I MUCH prefer natural light.
 
So I have been looking around my house for pretty patches of
natural light and found this one in my dining room.
 
 
That's my gorgeous pink thrift store chair by a window
casting delectable light on my subjects.
 
 
The light changes with the time of day and whether or
not it's sunny outdoors.
 
I like to move the subject until I see the natural
light is falling to illuminate their face.
 
 
The window faces west and these were taken
about 3 pm with light streaming in.
 
 
My front door is flanked by two tall windows with
dreamy natural light flooding the front hallway.
 
 
I always shoot in manual using indoor natural light
because I need full control over my aperature, shutter speed and ISO.
 
I like to shoot almost wide open, so depending on how
much light is streaming in...I may have to raise or lower the shutter speed.
 
If it's still too dark, I raise the ISO.
 
 
 
 
Of course, I had to include more from the newborn shoot
with precious Elliana and her mama Korey.
 
These were done in my studio with lights, but I wanted to
share them because I love babies!
 
 
 
For me, newborns are difficult. 
 
I have trouble getting them to sleep!
 
At 7 days old, Elliana didn't want to miss a thing...
 
  
She only slumbered in short spurts, so we had
to shoot FAST!
 
 
So many cute and fun baby girl props!
 
 
Look around your house for the natural light....
it's magic!
 
 

8 comments:

  1. Finding natural light is one thing - that thrift store chair - wow! Great set of shots, wonderful examples.

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  2. Those are beautiful. I see the difference. The natural light is more interesting.

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  3. I am just blown away by your wonderful photography! The natural light is the best! I think you have done a really outstanding job with it in your home, and the baby pictures are PRECIOUS!

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  4. so lovely... the lighting on the little girl in the last few images before the baby are especially stunning!

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  5. Oh, wow. Beautiful photos!! Love the feel of them--so classic.

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  6. Such adorable pictures!! So hard to choose a favorite from this bunch. Thank you for linking up with inspired tuesday. You are this weeks featured blog.

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  7. Beautiful photos & subjects, Jill!
    I enjoyed your "about me" as well.

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