Look through assorted photographic websites and find some examples of subjects lit by hard light and examples of subjects lit by soft light. Describe the effect the light has on the subject’ texture, form and detail, and the overall mood of the picture.
Erin Eye
Erin Manning
These two pictures are great examples of soft lighting. notice how there are not very many harsh shadows this is because the photographer had good light when taking the pictures. this gives the images a very strong sense of happiness and joy. If the photographer had more harsh shadows on the subjects it would have given the image is a very different feel. Overall the lighting on these two subjects is a very soft and bright feel.
Mathew Hannen
Mike Doley
On the other side you have these two images that are very good representations of hard light. the shadows in these photos are very defined and bring a very dark and meaningful feel to the images. they feel like they have a rugged and strong texture. Again the subjects would be completely different if the photographer had used soft light. All in all these photos are very different from the soft lighting.
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