Natural Light or Flash?

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There is an ongoing debate between photographers who prefer natural light and those who prefer artificial light sources such as flash or strobe lighting.

Natural light can arguably produce stunning photographs. However, the photographer is versed at reading light direction and can expertly position their subject to maximize quality light and shadow.

On the other hand, artificial light can be used either in conjunction with natural light or on its own to create the desired light pattern.

Personally, I think being versatile with light usage will give you the best results. This becomes even more important if you shoot events such as weddings, where things happen quickly and you don't always have the luxury of setting up a perfect lighting situation. Being skilled enough to use natural light, flash or a combination of both can be a life saver.

So whether you're a beginner or a professional I highly recommend that you learn all that you can about lighting.

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