Light Techniques - Top 10 tips

The golden hours around dawn and dusk are when the light tends to be the most exciting.

You’ll get more natural results if you use a reflector to fill in detail, rather than reaching for a flashgun.

Make sure that you retain the distinctive shape of a subject – don’t let it bleed into other silhouettes.

Avoid the ‘overflashed’ look – reduce your flash output when shooting in daylight.

Shield the front element of your lens with your hand when shooting into the sun.

Shoot saturated colours, such as autumn foliage, on an overcast or cloudy-bright day.

Your camera can be fooled by unusual lighting conditions; spot meter for total control.

When shooting mist or fog, increase your exposure by 1EV to bring back the brightness.

When shooting in low light, combine a slow shutter speed with a burst of flash for interesting results.

Inspiring views deserve inspiring light – don’t be satisfied until you get it.