Photography Tutorial – Catchlights

Photography Tutorial – Catchlights

I really enjoy teaching lighting, particularly how to utilize natural light. People say that the best light is natural light and for the most part, I agree. However, just because you are using natural light doesn’t mean that the light is necessarily flattering. Knowing how to spot good light is critical.

The video below is about catchlights. Catchlights are the reflection of the light source in your subjects’ eyes.  They are important because they bring life to a portrait and they are often times an indication that you have good light. Check out the video to learn more.