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Course 326 · Lesson 05

The Decisive Composition: Depth, Light Science, and Artistic Responsibility

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Direction of Light and the Magic Hours

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The direction from which light falls on a subject shapes everything: texture, detail, shadow, mood, and color. Side lighting emphasizes texture by creating shadows alongside surface irregularities. Front lighting reveals detail but flattens texture. Backlighting turns subjects into silhouettes and produces a distinct aesthetic. This lesson also examines the two magic hours: the half-hour after sunrise and before sunset —…

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