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I was actually told this by a model.
I have been talking to a model about a outdoor shoot planned next week, and I said I only normally use natural lighting in my shots, and use of reflectors, and this was the reply I got... "ok but you cannot get good photos with natural ligt its basic photo actually" So guess Im not working with him then. Jun 30 12 01:22 pm Link Jun 30 12 01:24 pm Link Be grateful, OP. You got saved the trouble of working with a complete idiot. Jun 30 12 01:26 pm Link Yup, be thankful. Jun 30 12 01:27 pm Link I'm not an expert in photography in the least, but I know enough to trust someone that does. And that sentence they wrote to you didn't even make sense... This was done in natural light, indoors with the light coming through a window (no reflectors, lights, etc...I'm almost positive. It was a month ago though so there might have been a reflector. But still. I'm trying to prove your point):  Jun 30 12 01:29 pm Link Dannyb66 wrote: I guess you could work with him if you really wanted to...knowing that he doesn't know that indoor light is a weak attempt at imitating natural outdoor light. Jun 30 12 01:31 pm Link Dani Vespa wrote: Jun 30 12 01:32 pm Link Orca Bay Images wrote:
Jun 30 12 01:32 pm Link  Jun 30 12 01:32 pm Link Dannyb66 wrote: Sorry will try that again. lol Jun 30 12 01:33 pm Link I agree with most everyone here. You should be so thankful of the hassel you saved yourself.. Jun 30 12 01:34 pm Link Dannyb66 wrote: I was going to dispute what that person responded until I saw they said "actually." I mean, if they say "actually" that makes the preceding statement a matter of fact. Jun 30 12 01:42 pm Link Dannyb66 wrote: Thank you! In my opinion, it's always best to be around those who show a desire to learn and defer to the ones with the knowledge. That's how I do it... Jun 30 12 01:42 pm Link Shoulda told him, "Well, the best photographers use no light at all!" Jun 30 12 01:45 pm Link Dannyb66 wrote: I actually prefer natural afternoon/evening light. Jun 30 12 01:46 pm Link J Jessica wrote: Evening and early morning when the sun is rising or setting are called 'the golden hours' for a reason. Thanks for your input. xx Jun 30 12 01:54 pm Link move on! Obviously she has no clue what she's talking about Jun 30 12 02:08 pm Link Models, model. Photographers, Photograph. Except one picture in my own port...I used lights over a bed, everything else...is natural lighting..and no reflectors. Jun 30 12 02:13 pm Link Maybe the op should direct the model to Neil Kirks port, one of UK best natural light photographers also works a lot in the States. http://www.patriciamcmahon.com/lightbox … l&start=57 Click on photographers and select Neil Kirk. Jun 30 12 02:16 pm Link That is by far the stupidest thing I've ever heard, the best light is natural light. Indor lighting is used to try to imitate natural light! This model is either really stupid or just started modeling like yesterday lol Jun 30 12 02:17 pm Link No cure for stupid. Jun 30 12 02:17 pm Link I use natural light on location, all the time and have never used reflectors, sometimes fill in flash. Models are entitled to their opinion but in this case theyre wrong Jun 30 12 02:18 pm Link Kyleigh Erin wrote: +1 So true!!!! Jun 30 12 02:25 pm Link I feel if you like me you do me a favor, if you don't then you do me two favors. Jun 30 12 02:31 pm Link Trailerpark DIVA ... she was too good for your simple ways  Jun 30 12 02:35 pm Link Personal Photograph wrote: Education ? ? Jun 30 12 02:35 pm Link Damn...all my shots are natural light AND I don't even use a reflector. Guess I'm relegated to being a "basic photographer". Jun 30 12 02:36 pm Link Kyleigh Erin wrote: Are you sure? Jun 30 12 02:39 pm Link Ken Marcus Studios wrote: I have been trying, and still am trying, but he is having none of it. He obviously feels he knows more than me about lighting a model, and this has been one of his replies..."yes i understand what you mean natural ligt is important but you need to use other extra light to expose and highlight particular parts " Jun 30 12 02:40 pm Link Kyleigh Erin wrote: You only say this because you have never seen good indoor light. Jun 30 12 02:42 pm Link Kyleigh Erin wrote: Actually, neither is better. Light is light. The only difference is how you influence and capture it. Jun 30 12 02:43 pm Link Dannyb66 wrote: I think he may be responding that on a few of your shots, you have exceeded the dynamic range of the sensor and it doesn't match his view as to what it should look like. Jun 30 12 02:44 pm Link double post Jun 30 12 02:44 pm Link Dannyb66 wrote: my port is all natural light,not the best, not too bad though, the guy your talking to is a complete idiot without Jun 30 12 02:59 pm Link Personal Photograph wrote: True, but if the yahoo the OP is talking about became a moron, at least it would be a step up... Jun 30 12 03:07 pm Link While some may treat natural light as reality , it makes for an excellent diversion when treated in new ways. Most all of what I have done lately is all natural light. Jun 30 12 03:08 pm Link Ken Marcus Studios wrote: Why ? Jun 30 12 03:08 pm Link c_h_r_i_s wrote: why not? knowledge is power Jun 30 12 03:18 pm Link LOL. Some of my best shots were taken while drinking Natural Light Beer!! It's delicious and cheap! Jun 30 12 03:24 pm Link Ok Lizzy, so could you give us this knowledge ? Jun 30 12 03:28 pm Link |
LOL It all seriousness, the "best" light is the light that works and gives you the look you want. A good guy with strobes can do just as well as a guy with natural light, unless he is trying to light the Grand Canyon. 
