Are you a photographer who looking for effective methods of attracting the viewer’s attention to an image? Try such composition tools as leading lines.

Are you a blogger who shares snapshots from your life on Instagram or other social media platforms? Or maybe you upload pictures of soap with natural herbs, aroma candles, or other hand-made products? It’s great!

Are you a blogger or filmmaker in video production? Do you want to create amazing realistic videos or photos for YouTube, Instagram, or commercial projects without being tied to a specific location?

Are you a fan of taking photos of your phone or camera? Do you always upload them on Instagram to demonstrate your life and hobbies, or maybe aroma candles, herbal teas, or other products? That’s great!

Taking any photography is an exciting process. But even if you use a good camera, it’s not always possible to convey the atmosphere of light, darkness, sadness, joy, or mystery in photos. Or maybe you want to emphasize tanned skin, give the image natural light or create a vintage effect?

In this Skylum article, we’ll cover different aspects of natural lighting — like color, quality, and direction — and how to experiment with it.