自然 · 光

有經驗的攝影師，不論是自然光或是棚燈都可以輕鬆完成拍攝，因為不論是使用哪一種都會很美。如果一定要選，通常人們會選擇自然光，因為在攝影裡使用自然光有很多好處和優點。「自然光能夠營造一種特殊氛圍」，當自然光灑過門窗的同時會營造出一種氛圍、浪漫的感覺，這是棚燈不容易達到這種感覺。

A skilled photographer is going to be able to use both artificial and natural lighting to his or her advantage. If they are a good photographer their photos will look beautiful no matter what lighting they use. However, natural light is usually the preferred option if someone had to choose which to use. This is because there are many benefits and advantages involved with using natural light in photography. Natural light creates adds an airy quality .When natural light comes through doors and windows, it can create an airy, romantic feeling to the picture the photographer takes. This effect isn’t as easy to achieve when artificial lights are used.

自然光無所不在

有什麼可以比隨手可得的東西更好呢？減短準備時間、攜帶更少的器材，拍攝出來的效果可以是非常出眾的。一般來說被拍攝者在沒有燈具的情況下也會更放鬆，大多時候我會完全不用閃光燈。我的目標是可以為自己、客戶製做出最好的影像，有可能是在日光下、單獨使用閃光燈或者兩種併用。

What could be better than just using what is there? There is less set up time, less gear to carry and the resulting images can be absolutely stunning. People are more relaxed without a flash popping in their faces. Often, I do entire shoots without pulling out my flash. My aim ‘tis to make the best image I can, for myself or my client, and this may be archived with just daylight, with flash or a combination of both.

學習打燈技巧可能很棘手

要了解攝影棚的設備、設置和專業打燈技術需要花費很多時間和金錢，你也需要有一個很大的空間才能達到。利用自然光攝影也需要很多技巧與經驗，需要不斷的嘗試在哪個位置才是最適合的場景，可以拍攝出你所想像的畫面。從過去的經驗裡我學習到，與其為了在一個陽光不充足的地方利用一堆裝備來輔助，還不如練習如何觀察、利用自然光給的神奇效果。

Mastering studio lighting can be tricky .learn all about studio equipment and set up, as well as professional lighting design techniques. And it cost a lot of money and you definitely need a big space for that. Lighting, in any form, is a visual language that should be learnt. it takes skill to be a natural light shooter, to examine a scene and know where the best place to shoot from is and how to make the most of what you see , I have learnt from these photography to chase that magical beam of light streaming through a gap in the window, or to move my subjects to more favorable location, instead of trying to overcome bad light with a truck full of gear .

如何在一天裡找到最好的自然光？

一天當中最佳的拍攝時間是在日出前後的幾個小時內，在那段時間內是拍攝的黃金時段。

How to find the best natural light of the day ?  The best time of day to take photos is in the couple hours after sunrise and the couple hours before sunset. Within that time, it is better to shoot after the morning golden hour or before the evening golden hour.

什麼是黃金時段？

黃金時段是指一天中太陽離地平線最低的時候。一天中有兩次，日落和日出時。黃金時段有可能持續超過一小時，全取決於你所在的地點、時間和季節而有所不同；當太陽很接近地平線的時候，光影會更加柔和，它的角度和長度也更加有魅力。顧名思義，在一天中的這個時候暖色調會更加的突出，會帶給你的畫面更加迷人、浪漫。

what is golden hour? Golden hour is a time of day when the sun is low in the sky. It happens twice a day, at sunrise and at sunset. Despite the name, it can last longer than an hour depending on where you are on the earth and what time of year it is. Because the sun is low in the sky, shadows are softer, and the angles and length are more flattering. As the name implies, the warm colors are more prominent at this time of day, which gives a flattering look to portraits.

還有其他適合拍攝的時光嗎？當然有！以下有一些不錯的選擇

陰天

就像是為你自己打造了一個巨大的柔光罩！在陰天的時候，到處都是陰影，所以在任何時間你的畫面都會很柔和。請記住，如果天空看起來很無趣的時候，那拍起來也會很單調，所以除非天空很美，不然在拍攝的時候盡量不要包含太多的天空。此外，顏色也會看起來比較冷色調，在拍攝人像的時候這並不是一個好的濾鏡，但是你可以在後期製作來做一些調整。

Cloudy weather : Sun, you just scored yourself a giant softbox! On a cloudy day, there is shade everywhere, so you can shoot any time of day. Keep in mind that if the sky is drab, thing will look drab, so unless it is interesting, try not to include too much of the sky. Also, the light will be very blue, which is not a flattering portrait light, but you have some leeway to adjust this in post-production.

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夜晚的城市

現在的相機功能已經可以讓你在夜晚的時候不用閃光燈也可以完成人像拍攝。在夜晚沒有所謂的“自然光”，但是你可以嘗試在路燈下或是利用廣告看板旁的燈光來完成拍攝，拍出來效果是非常獨特、引人注目的。

City at night: Today’s cameras are good enough that you can take night portraits without flash if you have other light sources available. I realize this is not “natural light” in the strictest sense, but is  light you can access without flash gear. Try taking portraits under city streetlights, or next to the marquee of a theatre. These photos can be unique and compelling.

在任何大窗戶旁邊

當太陽高掛的時後，你可以到室內拍照，在一個大的窗戶旁會是一個很好的選擇，這種光線通常很柔和、均勻，而且不會有強烈的陰影，你也可以用反光板來補光（柔和）在拍攝對象臉上的陰影。

Next to any big window: When the sun is high in the sky, consider going inside and shooting next to a large window. Window light is nice because it is usually soft and even. You get the brightness of midday light without the harsh shadows. Consider using a reflector to even out shadows on your subject’s face.