Studio vs. Natural Light

So you’d love to get professional photos of you and your partner, with your kids, or maybe a big group family shoot? Do you go to a studio, or do you utilise natural light? Photographer Sue Taylor discusses the pros and cons of both.

Studio work is becoming very ‘80s in its vibe, and the new direction of professional photos is more reflective of the use of natural light.

Natural light – especially in areas with shade to avoid harsh sunlight – will create the most lovely soft tones on the skin.

You can have backgrounds shot in focus or blurred out – it’s up to you.

You can have a water backdrop at a beach or lake, greenery in a park or a country theme or maybe even an urban city street theme.

It’s your shoot, and it should be individual and unique.

We will always offer lots of advice on locations to suit your needs.

Location shots are normally more natural and candid rather than posed, which creates more emotion in an image.

Black and white add an extra feeling to a photo as there is no distraction with colour.

We often recommend a studio-type shoot with a newborn or young baby as we simply come to your home, put up a backdrop and bring a studio light. This way, we can control every part of the shoot, which can be handy for little ones.

So whether you want an on-location shoot or a shoot in your own home – studio style, be sure to be specific about your needs, so you get the shots you want.

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About Author Sue Taylor

Sue Taylor is Photographer/Editor/Artistic Director and Managing Director of Global Sanctuary. She loves taking images of people and finding the perfect style, light and composition for everyone. Sue was fortunate to work across Europe in 2008, shooting images for the internationally released book Classical Destinations Series II and the companion DVD through SONY/BMG.

When it comes to weddings, Sue believes Global Sanctuary’s wedding images are magnificent and unique because they are not ‘traditional’ wedding photographers. They shoot each wedding with its unique style and individuality for each couple. It’s all about superb images and great friendly service.