Studio photography: Advantages and differences between artificial and natural light.
When talking about professional photography, the question often arises - natural light or studio environment or artificial light?
Although natural light brings a unique charm and authenticity, there are several reasons why you should opt for studio photography. Especially in portrait and product photography, control, consistency, and creativity are key.
In a photography studio, we have complete control over the light.
The most important advantage of studio photography is complete control over lighting. In a studio environment, we can achieve complete flexibility in the amount of different lights, intensity, direction, and different color temperatures of light.
We can control different contrast ratios between the bright - highlighted and dark - shadow parts of the photo. We are independent of time and external influences. This predictability allows us to create different scenes with different moods and atmospheres and ensures that our subject is always lit the way we imagined.
Natural light can be unpredictable, changing with the weather, time of day, season, and weather conditions. When you shoot in a studio or a space, we intentionally darken it and light it with lights. We don't have to worry about clouds ruining the shot or worsening weather forcing us to end and reschedule the shoot.
The charm of studio photography - consistency and repeatability.
Studio photography allows us to achieve consistency and repeatability. This is crucial for both studio portrait photography and product photography. If we are photographing a series of employee portraits for a business website, studio lighting is definitely a good choice. There is a high probability that we will have to photograph employee portraits on two different days.
The same is true for product photography, where consistency of the same lighting and background ensures that products are the center of attention and are presented perfectly, regardless of when they were photographed.
In addition, in a studio environment, it is easier to repeat a specific shot. Of course, we need to write down the exact settings and placement of the lights and camera. As a professional photographer I have my own system to easily repeat and create an identical scene if necessary in the future.
Opportunity to experiment with light and photographic equipment.
The studio environment is like a blank canvas, offering unlimited possibilities for experimentation. We can try out different backgrounds, props and lighting setups. We can create a minimalist scene that emphasizes the subject. Or we can build a complex scene, completely depending on the wishes, ideas and requirements.
Product photography can use various studio techniques, such as light painting or shooting with a very fast shutter speed. Techniques that are difficult or even impossible to perform in a natural environment.
Environmental control and privacy.
Product photography can use various studio techniques, such as light painting or shooting with a very fast shutter speed. Techniques that are difficult or even impossible to perform in a natural environment.
Product photography can use various studio techniques, such as light painting or shooting with a very fast shutter speed. Techniques that are difficult or even impossible to perform in a natural environment.
Whether we're shooting portraits or products in a photography studio, studio photography offers incredible flexibility and creativity. Playing with light and discovering new effects.
With a few adjustments to light and exposure, we can completely change the look and atmosphere of photos.
