In order to make beautiful works of art, you need to purchase a high-quality and good camera. There are several types of cameras that should be distinguished when choosing them.

Digital cameras. They are considered the most affordable. It is worth considering the nuance that it will be very difficult to make a good shot of objects in motion. These cameras are more suitable for amateur photography than professional photography. Their color rendition is not of high quality. However, among them you can find decent and high-quality cameras.
Mirrored. These cameras have good autofocus, high-quality cold color reproduction, interchangeable optics. Moreover, they hold a charge for a long time, they have a large matrix. There is only one drawback – the price.
Ultrasonic digital cameras. Many experts point out that these cameras have good optical zoom and sharpness. However, they are very expensive. In addition, the size of the matrix is small, the focus work requires speed.
Full frame cameras. It should be noted right away that the price for them is quite high. However, these cameras are ideal for capturing full and beautiful shots. The quality will be amazing. Their advantages include: a huge number of modes, good range, matrix size. Professionals work with such cameras.

Selection Tips

How to beautifully photograph books in a library or other place? First of all, you should get a quality camera. There are some tips to help you make your choice.

First, you need to determine how much you are willing to spend on the purchase of a camera, as well as for what purposes you need it.
When buying, you should pay attention to the number of megapixels. There is a rule: the more of them, the better the frame will be.
If you want to take studio shots, a full-frame camera is the way to go.
You also need to consider dynamic range, autofocus speed and sensor size.
A camera lens must be of high quality and expensive. The sharpness and color rendering of the camera depends on it.
It is better to choose products from well-known and reliable brands.

How to beautifully photograph books for sale? Know that this is difficult to achieve without a good camera. However, in today’s world, there are a huge number of advanced smartphones that can also take great pictures.

Preparing the location for shooting

For this type of shooting, the location and background should be prepared. Professional photographers reveal the secrets of how to beautifully photograph books at home.

An ordinary table can become one of the simplest and most profitable options. In addition, it is done quite simply. It is necessary to take a sheet of Whatman paper. Further, supports should be set at a great distance from each other. These can be books or other items. Put a white sheet in place between the supports. You should now have an arc. It is best to make such a table for subject shooting on a large windowsill or in a place where there is a lot of daylight.

Another interesting variation is the photobox. It also doesn’t take a lot of time and effort. It is enough to take a large box and cut out all the walls in it except the back one. Instead of cardboard, you need to insert white sheets and attach them with tape. It turns out such an illusion of a spacious and bright room. The photos are very atmospheric.

Lighting

Light is the main source for creating a beautiful and high-quality photo. The basic rule of thumb when shooting is cold daylight. Books should be photographed near large windows. You can also create good lighting with artificial sources. For example, cold light bulbs, silver reflectors, white background. All this can make the space sufficiently illuminated.

Composition

For photographs, it is better to choose books of the old format with a beautiful binding. When it comes to composition, it’s important to remember the “linear perspective” rule. Professionals recommend taking pictures from the side, so they turn out to be more profitable. In addition, you should consider how the books are arranged. It is best to stack them in an uneven pile and leave one open. Also, the composition can be supplemented with any objects: old pictures, a simple garland, flowers, and so on. The main thing is not to overload the frame with unnecessary objects, but to make it laconic.

Examples of

How to photograph books and coffee? What can attract buyers’ attention? Something cozy and homey in the picture. This is considered one of the marketing tactics. When a client sees something familiar and atmospheric in a photo, he immediately has a desire to purchase this product. Home comfort is associated with a cup of coffee, after which you want to read an interesting book. The composition can be varied.

An interesting option is to photograph books against the backdrop of a chaotic mess in the interior. It looks pretty homey. You can add an atmospheric subject to the frame. For example, a knitted blanket, a table lamp, a flower, and so on.

In order to make the frame creative and unusual, it is necessary to add an interesting object to it, which will attract the attention of buyers. For example, glasses, a rose, and more. The basic rule is the “atmospheric” (tightening effect) of the photo.

Tips from professionals

Professional photographers advise using a flash when shooting, as it makes the frames bright and bright. The best time of the year for a beautiful subject photo shoot is autumn. You can take colorful pictures with an interesting composition. Moreover, it is this time that is considered more favorable for shooting because of the consecration. In the fall, daylight is very soft and subdued. Also, photographers recommend looking for new and interesting angles. In addition, you should experiment with sharpness and contrast, so the photos will be “atmospheric”. It is best to take pictures concise, but with some unusual and bright detail. Show your imagination!

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Product Photography Tips from Design Sponge

For more information on setting the right light, positioning objects, and framing, click here. Very often photographers forget about the correct cropping of images, although this is very important for the attractiveness of the frame.

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books about photography and iconic photographers

Worth reading

Bill Cunningham at the party

It is the photographers who determine our view of the past, because it depends on their pictures what place, personality, or an event will remain in our memory. In conjunction with the largest book subscription service, MyBook, we’ve put together a selection of books for you about those who decide when to flip the shutter, but usually stay on the other side of the camera.

“Fashionable climbing. Memories of the First Street Style Photographer “, Bill Cunningham

Bill Cunningham is a cult photographer for The New York Times, who became a legend during his lifetime and was nicknamed “Living Monument”. It was he who is considered the founder of street style photography, because he was one of the first who came up with the idea to photograph images of ordinary passers-by on the streets of New York in the middle of the 20th century. In his memoirs, he writes about the first steps in his career, shares his observations from the life of New York bohemians and tells stories from behind the scenes of the fashion world. And all this in a lively, witty and self-ironic manner!

Photography as Contemporary Art, Charlotte Cotton

If you want to read just one book, but understand not only the past, but also the present photography, then Charlotte Cotton’s bestseller is written especially for you. Her book is nothing more than a story about the most important features of modern art photography using examples of the works of almost two hundred and fifty photographers, among whom are recognized masters – Isa Genzken, Jeff Wall, Sophie Kall, and artists who have announced themselves relatively recently. – Walid Beshte, Jason Evans, Lucas Blaloc. Despite a slightly academic touch, it is read in one breath!

“This is my job. Love, life and war through the camera lens “, Lincy Addario

She was twice kidnapped, several of her friends were killed by terrorists, and even pregnancy did not force her to quit her job. She has covered conflicts in Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya and dozens of other places. Linsey Addario is a Pulitzer Prize laureate, a military journalist and just a girl whose strength, courage and courage will be the envy of many. In her book, she honestly and without embellishment talked about how every day she had to risk her life and freedom in order to show us the real picture, to convey what people feel when faced with war, hunger and poverty. After all, the world should know this.

Russian Diary, John Steinbeck

“Russian Diary” is an opportunity to find yourself in the Soviet Union of the 40s of the last century just by turning a page. It is a classic of reportage and travel writing written by Pulitzer Prize winner John Steinbeck and illustrated by renowned war photographer Robert Kappa. Together, they set themselves the ambitious goal of creating a portrait of the Soviet Union. But in fact, they captured not only the everyday life of Russian people, but also preserved their own feelings, experiences and talent for history. Published in 1948, The Russian Diary remains a remarkable memoir and unique historical document to this day.

“Stories about photographers and photographs”, Vladimir Nikitin

If all the previous books in our collection were mainly devoted to foreign masters, then this one is in many ways a tribute to Russian talents. The theorist, professional photojournalist and lecturer of major international universities Vladimir Nikitin dedicated several central chapters of the “Story about Photographers and Photos” to the heroes of Russian photography. Thanks to his book, you will learn about who made the daguerreotypes of the Decembrists in Siberian exile, get to know Levitsky, who shot Gogol, Herzen and Mendeleev, and the pioneer of color photography Prokudin-Gorsky, and also meet representatives of the Bull dynasty – the first Russian documentary photographs

10 Wedding photography

By Michelle Turner

The book reveals the secrets of creating gorgeous wedding pictures. Examples of 350 photographs with detailed technical and compositional analysis are given. A lot of secrets and professional “tricks” have been revealed.

Pavel Kosenko: Live figure

This book is about digital photography and color. Photographer-colorist Pavel Kosenko. The publication covers all aspects of color correction and working with color.

The book will be useful not only for a wide range of photographers, but also for designers and color correctors. It also contains many practical recommendations, but you will not find ready-made recipes in it. Its main task is to help understand the problems of understanding color.

Austin Cleon: Steal like an artist

Collect ideas, ponder them and bring them to life in your own way. There is nothing original in the world. This is the main message of this book.

She was born purely by chance. Author Austin Cleon once gave a lecture at New York University and the text went online. Austin’s ideas turned out to be so popular that the idea came to implement them in a book. The result is a very positive guide for creative people.

Portrait Photography – Mark Clayhorn

Title: Portrait photography Author: Mark Kleigorn Publisher: Eksmo Year: 2005 Format: pdf Size: 7.07 Mb Description: Portrait photography is not only a prestigious shooting of VIPs on the covers of fashion magazines, it is a difficult job

Portrait, subject and studio photography – Sergey Chizhikov

Title: Portrait, subject and studio photography Author: Sergei Chizhikov Publisher: Samizdat Year: 2012 Format: docx, pdf Size: 7.5 Mb Description: The author tells in detail about portrait, subject and studio photography.

Photography Fundamentals – Jorge Luinsky, Mayott Magnus

Title: Fundamentals of a photographic portrait Authors: Jorge Luinsky, Mayott Magnus Publisher: Samizdat Year: 1982 Format: pdf, rtf Size: 8.51 Mb Description: One of the best books on portrait photography from Jorge Luinsky.

Digital photography. Master class – David Bush

Title: Digital photography. Master class Author: David Bush Year: 2005 Format: pdf Size: 9 Mb Description: The author – a professional photojournalist – will help the reader to master the simple photography techniques that distinguish a professional

Color photography – L.F. Artyushin

Title: Color photography Author: L.F.Artyushin Publisher: Art Year: 1986 Format: djvu Size: 10.34 Mb Description: The book gives an idea of the theory of visual perception and color vision, the basics of color science.

Conscious landscape. How to create photos that have love – Evgeny Timashev

Title: Conscious landscape. How to create photos with love Author: Evgeniy Timashev Publisher: fotografia.com.ua Year: 2011 Format: pdf Size: 9.51 Mb Description: This book turned out to be more philosophical than applied.

Creative Photography – Lee Frost

Title: Creative photography Author: Lee Frost Publisher: Art-Rodnik Year: 2003 Format: pdf Size: 11.41 Mb Description: Do you want to expand your photography skills, but do not know how to do it?

And not only

Well, what have we got here …

With the development of skills, the formation of a portfolio and the development of a craft (meaning not only photography, but also the financial side of the activity), yesterday’s newbie, and now a practicing photographer, seeks to learn more – to comprehend new things. At first, you will learn a lot from the following books:

Point and line on a plane

Author: Wassily Kandinsky

The book is not for everyone. Suitable for thoughtful leisurely reading, and perfectly complements, multiplies the basic knowledge of the basics of the artistic language. Vasily Vasilyevich poses a difficult task for the reader – to trace the origin of the science of art, which not only developed, but also went beyond painting and, ultimately, art.

The author explores the work of avant-garde artists, deliberately moves in the direction that he chose earlier, tries to identify only an analytical method that will help to read an already complex story. The book is written in a difficult language, the author is not a genius of the word, although he is a theorist of fine arts.

Plane and Space, or Life as a Square

Author: Alexander Lapin

The book presents the author’s original research in the field of psychology of visual perception of a flat image, in particular: paintings and drawings, or photographs; it is both an imaginary space behind the picture and an illusory space in front of it. For many photographers, the book will help them gain a deeper understanding of the visual arts.

Unlike Kandinsky, Alexander Iosifovich explains in detail, proves to the reader all his assumptions and beliefs. Thanks to his thoughtful, unhurried manner of presenting information, after reading the book, you understand that the pictorial plane is not a set of triangles and squares, but a living being (so to speak).

Art and visual perception

Author: Rudolf Arnheim

On the pages of his book, Arnheim collected a wealth of experimental material from the field of gestalt psychology, pedagogy and physiology. Complemented the edition with many images and diagrams. Thanks to a unique analysis of classical and contemporary art, this book has become a staple in the field of visual perception.

Arnheim is not just a scientist, his works are fundamental. And his book is the result of many years of scientific and pedagogical experience. It is slow and difficult to read. Not for all.

The art of seeing

Author: Sergey Daniel

In his book, the author talks about the peculiarities of composition, color and different techniques for performing a painting using examples of creations: Velasquez, Fedotov, Serov, Ivanov, Bryullov and other artists. He explains how to learn to “see” a painting.

This book is not for everyone, because it does not teach, but only explains: why composition and perspective should be meaningful, and a look at a work of art is not entertainment, and not a right, but a skill – the ability to be a spectator, a duty, following which we can enter into a dialogue with the picture and comprehend the author’s intention. A book on the basics of painting perception.

Reasonable eye: How do we know what is not given to us in sensations

By Richard Gregory

In his book, a professor of bionics at the University of Edinburgh speaks competently and fascinatingly about the connections between the most important factors of perception, about the multifaceted process of visual thinking.

There are many illustrations in the book, thanks to which you can easily check many facts and notice that the subject is illuminated from different, often unexpected sides, and therefore a book, which is best read without haste, is of great interest to the photographer.

Color and contrast. Technology and creative choice

Author: Valentin Zheleznyakov

The book is a textbook that combines art history and technical approaches to the problems of camera art. The psychological problem of the relationship between the visible and the known in the visual arts is investigated. The entire technological chain is traced in the form of an end-to-end photographic process.

The book shows the features of psychophysiological perception of a colored object of shooting by the author of the future work – a photographer or operator. The issues of gestalt psychology, color science, color, exposure metering and lighting are considered. VGIK and that says it all.

The art of color

Author: Johannes Itten

In his book, the author tries to help readers understand the color problem. He sets out the basic laws, rules of objective nature, defines the area of subjective limits of taste assessment of color, examines the patterns of color contrasts, color harmony, color design.

The book contains all the experience of research, lecture courses and practical exercises of the author. It is difficult to find a more popular book by artists and designers, and those who value color in his works. Handbook, a reliable reference for any master.

The art of form. My forecourse in the Bauhaus

Author: Johannes Itten

This book is a summary of the artist training system Itten created for his famous forecourt at the Bauhaus, one of the most innovative schools of art, architecture and design of the 20th century. In his students, Itten strove to develop a heightened sense of form, material; teach to think creatively in any situation.

The book sets out in great detail his system of special exercises. Itten talks in detail and engagingly about rhythms, focal points in a composition, the role of texture and shape in an image, and explains how to use color contrasts. Itten’s pedagogical method does not suppress the personality, but, on the contrary, helps to choose your own creative path.

Model. Posing problems

By William Mortensen

This book is the best tutorial on posing. It is based on the author’s many years of experience and a clear understanding of how to teach. Mortensen does not say “the right way”, he clearly explains “the way not”. Doesn’t criticize. Constructively helps the student (reader) to disassemble the ridiculous and addictions in working with the model.

The author realizes the role and responsibility of the teacher and therefore does not do everything for the student, because then the result will belong to the mentor, and this is wrong. A beginner photographer should accustom himself to approach the posing process critically, with an understanding of the merits of the model and his skills: working with light, composition, etc. Timeless classics. Recommend.

Sold! Art and money

Author: Piroshka Dossi

A research book, or rather an investigation. The author is trying to reveal the secrets of the system, and explain why some artists earn millions, while others (or just ordinary people) grumble and assure that famous masters did not earn their millions, and they undeservedly received everything, as they say: “No way!”

In his book, the author uses data from economics, sociology, art history, psychology. He analyzes the phenomenon of trading in “eternal values”, the essence of these values, as well as the changes that occur with the market in the light of technological progress. A book for a wide range of readers.

The best books for the aspiring photographer by Russian authors

Russian writers and photographers, no worse than their foreign colleagues, talk about the common mistakes of beginners, the organization of the art market, and the search for their own style. We will find out which publications deserve special attention.

A. Lapin, Photography as …

Rating: 5.0

Alexander Lapin’s book is praised not only by art critics, designers and photographers, but also by ordinary people who are simply passionate about beautiful pictures. It reads very fascinatingly. Everyone will find something new here. Perfectly selected illustrations, high quality of book products please.

This is a good gift for someone who just bought a camera and understands that photography will become not a passing hobby, but a serious way of earning money. There are no dry terms, complex academic presentation in the book. Everything is very clear. Reviews of Lapin’s work are only positive.

Dignity

a lot of approving reviews;
clear presentation style;
covers many useful topics;
written in a captivating manner;
many beautiful photos as examples.

disadvantages

not.

Conversations about photography, L. Dyko

Rating: 4.9

The rating is continued by a book written more than 40 years ago by Lyudmila Dyko, a candidate of art history. The publication will teach amateur photographers the light and compositional construction of a picture, help to find a plot and theme. The book is written in the form of a conversation. It allows you to understand photography as an art. Each section is supported by photo examples. It is interesting to read about parsing your own pictures.

Each photo school advises a book to read. To some, it may seem simple or even mediocre. Other novice photographers note that they were able to develop their abilities, their work has become much better. And all this thanks to the book by L. Dyko.

Dignity

contains many years of experience of the author;
recognized by many professionals;
obligatory reading for students of photography schools;
allows you to develop skills and find your own style.

disadvantages

there are no serious downsides.

Creative photography, S. Morozov

Rating: 4.8

The third place in the rating belongs to the work of a historian, an honored worker of the RSFSR. This book is a generalized work of authors on the theory of photography for a long time. It is written in accessible living language. During the reading, one can feel Morozov’s deep interest, his enthusiasm for the topic.

The edition includes rich illustrated material. From it you can learn about the formation of genres, the relationship between photography and painting, the attitude of society to this type of art. Of course, the book lacks a description of the features of modern photomontage. But even without this, Morozov’s work has always been considered a real treasure for every amateur and professional photographer.

Dignity

solid reputation of the author;
the book is recommended by professionals;
contains experienced several experienced photographers;
accessible and lively language;
many illustrations.

disadvantages

not.

The Golden Ratio in Painting, Fedor Kovalev

Rating: 4.7

The next book differs from other participants in the rating in an accessible and fascinating form of exposing the laws of composition. From it, readers will learn about the role of the golden section, the methods of its construction.

Judging by the reviews, the given recommendations were very useful for photographers when creating a full-fledged plot of a picture. The book is actively used by teachers in photography schools, art institutes and colleges. Kovalev’s work is time-tested. It will be understandable for both a beginner and a professional.

Dignity

reads interesting and exciting;
cognitive information for everyone;
useful in practice;
used by teachers in art schools.

disadvantages

not.

D. Chernyshev, How People See

Rating: 4.6

Chernyshev’s book is read with pleasure not only by fans of the lecturer’s work, but also by all novice photographers. It is “swallowed” in just 2-3 hours. The author’s work includes interesting stories about painting and photography, it provides a self-study guide that allows everyone to find in themselves the ability to see and develop it. Thus, Chernyshev conveys to readers that creative thinking is characteristic of absolutely everyone.

According to reviews, there is little new information here for a book with so many pages (over 250). But interesting beautiful illustrations, original thoughts of the author please. With the help of this publication, many have learned to look around, analyze and fantasize.

Dignity

inspires shooting;
many beautiful photographs;
contains fascinating stories;
will teach you to see the plot and analyze.

disadvantages

little new information for this volume of pages.

How do I photograph books?

Autumn has come, over time, walking in the rain in the cold can get bored and you will have to turn your gaze towards some home activities.

Practice is the most important thing for a beginner who wants to develop and grow as a professional. If it may take some effort and time to come to an agreement with a model and get her interested, then in order to train and practice the skills of subject shooting, all you need is your desire.

Almost every house has interesting things that will look attractive in the frame. For example, these could be your books. How to photograph them and what to look for when working – I’ll tell you in the article.

Taking pictures of books at home

Autumn is the time for cozy, warm and homey shots. These can be done by taking the items that everyone has.

What volumes will look especially beautiful in the frame? The most advantageous will be used second-hand books, Soviet collected works, already slightly battered by life and time. It is this mood and the imprint of the passage of time that will create a special atmosphere in the frame: frayed spines and pages that have turned yellow from time to time. It is worth getting rid of the noble dust. Although who knows what your plan is =).

You can take some new editions, it all depends on the mood and ideas that you want to express with your pictures.

If you are totally unhappy with the selection that you have at home, you can go to the library and find there a lot of interesting things in all possible senses =).

Try experimenting with composition. By changing the perspective and angle, you can find exactly the one that will ideally match your idea and mood.

Think about the light you will use. You can limit yourself to natural light from a window for soft and calm lighting. Someone will find it more convenient to work with a table lamp, candles, a lantern of an unusual shape and design. This will create an atmosphere of mystery and even a mystical mood. All details are at your discretion =).

Use manual mode only. Do not let some settings limit your imagination and impose a look on you. With photography, we first of all express our intention and point of view, and they can only be conveyed using the Manual mode.

Photographing exclusively books may not be very exciting. Try to add small details that will liven up the frame: a cup of coffee, dried flowers, a beautiful bookmark, maybe old toys, sheets of manuscript, etc. There can be a lot of options. Try to rearrange objects for the perfect composition.

Tape

Instagram gurus say: a narrow blog topic attracts a more interested audience. But here it is easy to step on a rake of monotonous content. If you have books, books and nothing but books, the profile will look boring.

To avoid this, find 3-4 working plots and alternate them.

For example:

layout with many details,
photo in the interior,
layout with few details,
portrait or selfie.

We laid out these four plots – and started over. It is possible and even necessary to go beyond the framework of the scheme, but it is appropriate. So that all experiments support the main idea.

Uniform style

Do you need a consistent blog style? Yes. Point. The most important thing in social media is being remembered. A profile where each photo is nothing like the previous one is difficult to remember. Strive to ensure that people recognize your handwriting in the ocean of content.

Two things work for style: props and colors. Let’s talk about them in more detail.

Profile colors

Color is the most obvious element of the “handwriting”. It helps to convey the mood: coziness is something caramel-red, freshness is pure, bright and light shades.

The algorithm for choosing shades for your profile is as follows:

1 Decide what emotions you want to evoke. Start from what you are shooting. If this is a leisurely reading at home – let the gamut be cozy, if the soul lies with dynamics, travel, or you are crazy about bright outfits, choose a rich gamut and use it against a neutral background.

2 Select the dominant color. This is a shade that is found in every photo in some quantity, always different. Preferably neutral: white, beige, gray, light pastel shades. This is your base.

3 Complete the base with adjacent shades. They will also appear often, for example, every second or sixth photo. These are colors that are in harmony with each other, for example: pink + purple + blue, red + yellow + orange.

4 Add a contrasting accent. This is the highlight. Flickering green or red in the caramel profile will make it interesting. Contrasting colors are located opposite each other on the color wheel.

An important point: the color of the repeating elements must be the same. For example, green grass should be equally green in all images, and reddish-brown laminate should be equally reddish-brown.

This algorithm is not an axiom. But he allowed me not only to adhere to a harmonious ribbon, but also to play with colors, without constraining my creative impulses.

Props

Another way to tell about yourself through photography is with things or props. It helps to fill and diversify the profile, to create a beautiful story.

Think about how you can add to the book. Maybe you need mixed cups for tea or coffee, a knitted sweater, a plaid, postcards, a flower vase, or a vintage magnifying glass. The choices are endless, and the best way to understand your needs is to start photographing.

As you shoot, pay attention to what you would like. For example, there are not enough round glasses or a small candle that would fit elegantly into the composition. Write down your wishes in the “Notes” and buy what is repeated. This way you will not waste your money.

An important point is photography backdrops. They help to imitate a nice horizontal surface or wall, and even support the visual style of the blog: if you alternate 2-3 backgrounds, the issue of color harmony is solved by itself. Photographic backgrounds can be bought, or you can do it yourself: cover the plywood with a stain of any color. Choose backgrounds from 60×80 cm in size, smaller is inconvenient.

Frame composition

Moving on from the profile style to individual photos. The laws of composition will help make each photo a work of Instagram art. The main thing in the frame should be highlighted – this is the semantic and compositional center. You can highlight in different ways.

To size

A large object surrounded by smaller items, or a small one surrounded by larger items.

By color

For example, a bright thing against a neutral background.

By location

If you put the main subject in the center – just like that literally – you won’t find fault with it.

You can find more interesting options. For example, use the rule of thirds: the frame is divided into thirds vertically and horizontally, and the main object is placed at one of the intersections of the lines (where the red dots are).

It is even easier to slightly shift the main object from the center up, down, right or left. Looks more interesting than “center-in-center” and adds dynamics.

Shine

An important rule of photography: there is only one light source – the sun.

Sometimes one source turns out to be not enough, or it “beats” too brightly over the still life on the windowsill. Therefore, it is useful to acquire two things: a reflector and a diffuser. Both help create softer, more comfortable lighting. You can buy professional ones (in photo shops), or you can do it yourself.

A reflector is a smooth surface that sits against the light source so that your subjects are between the two. It reflects rays of light and shadows become softer. As a reflector, you can use a sheet of white paper, a mirror, a glossy white, gold, silver surface (most often cardboard).

The diffuser helps to soothe strong sun rays. It is positioned between the subject and the light source, letting in bright rays and softening them. The diffuser can be a pair of sheets of thick tracing paper (sold in an art store) or tulle on your window (just not the one with a large hole

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