Photographer Resource Center

Natural Light

Reviewing the following resource will give you additional guidance on achieving the best lighting.

Camera Settings

Aperture

Between 5.6-11Aperture Priority

Shutter

Faster than 2 seconds

ISO

100-800

Brackets

3-5 in high contrast light

Bracketing is Essential

Bracketing is the practice of photographing a scene at different exposure settings with the camera in the exact same position.

When to Bracket

You can bracket every exposure if you find that it makes your merging workflow easier, however, you only need to do it in specific situations. Here are a couple of common scenarios requiring bracketing:

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Lighting Tips

Avoid obstructing shadows

Avoid haze

Avoid artificial lighting

Time your light

Try to time your light so that you are capturing the exterior in ambient light, avoiding major shadows. Prioritize the interiors first if needed.

Use a polarizing filter

We recommend using a polarizing filter on your lens in order to reduce flare and haze in bright situations. Because it darkens your exposure by a few stops, avoid using it in low light.