Hidden Gems of Photography Lighting

ALSO: Composition in Black and White

Hey there!

Welcome to the 27th edition of Curated Clicks.

Here are my favorite finds of the week!

Beautiful Rim Lighting

I love rim lighting. It has the power of turning mundane things into extraordinary images.

Just take a look at this image:

Photography by ana.gr

It’s very simple, but the light around the leaf makes it stand out.

If there’s one lighting technique that’s easy to learn. I would recommend learning this one,

Check out more images of rim lighting here: 30 Beautiful Photographs from the Rim Lighting Challenge

Composition in Black and White

Here’s an interesting lesson about black and white photography:

“In black and white, textures are like the stars of the show. Since there’s no color to distract, textures really pop. You can bring depth and a tactile feel to your photos by capturing textures, like the grain of wood or the roughness of stone.“

Understanding how light can change composition is really what makes black and photography powerful.

Check out the rest of the article here: How to Use Composition in Black and White Photography

Free Guides on High-Key and Low-Key Photography

Want to add some dramatic flair or a bright, airy touch to your shots? 

How about some free guides to help you nail these techniques and create stunning images?

Get them here: 3 Free Guides To Help You Achieve Low-Key And High-Key Photography

And don't miss out on these 38 pages of Lighting Essentials Case Studies - a must for honing your lighting skills.

That’s all for this week!

- The Editor