Reflective surfaces and reflective light with the usage of a mirror. Transparent surfaces and a back light are another way to use light. Neutral or ambient light is great at enhancing features as it is not too bright. These examples of lighting usage are helpful for those in photography.

Key Takeaways:

• There are two types of readable light – ambient, the one in which the subject is, and reflective, which bounces off the subject into the camera.
• There are three different types of surface – reflective, transparent and neutral, where neutral is basically everything that’s not reflective or transparent.
• Keep in mind that many subjects are comprised of different types of surfaces, so they require a combination of lighting techniques.

“Understanding light is one of the main conditions for successfully illuminating our subjects in photography or videography. Matthew Rosen from KINETEK explains some basic principles of lighting, and how to apply them on different types of surfaces.”

http://www.diyphotography.net/these-3-basic-principles-will-help-you-light-anything/

Textured wallpaper may be a good option for someone looking to cover uneven surfaces on walls. Textured wallpaper comes in many designs and colors. White textured wallpaper is featured in this article. Textured wallpaper may be painted any color to help match the environment. This is a great option for those who enjoy versatility.

Key Takeaways:

• I knew I could not just paint the wall, it was going to need stripping and then something that would hide the uneven surface.
• If I had a big budget and skills, we could have ripped out the sheetrock and replaced it, but that was not going to happen.
• Now that this project is done, the first floor of my house has been updated with lots of white paint and DIY’ed to fit my style.

“With the cooking side of the kitchen makeover complete, it was time to finally come to a decision on how to cover the rough and damaged wall surface in the dining area that was covered in painted wallpaper that was so old and dry it was cracking.”

http://inmyownstyle.com/2017/05/adding-textured-wallpaper-called-anaglypta-to-the-dining-area.html

Beginning on your journey into the world of photography can be a daunting one and at times it’s totally overwhelming. The vast array of information to learn, the choices between equipment, and the pace at which the technology improves makes this hobby a challenge. We all start from humble beginnings though, and this is mine.

Key Takeaways:

• You might dabble here and there, but if you want to improve a skill, you have to work at it and that takes persistence and desire.
• Point and shoots are great. DSLRs are awesome and now there are even newer options like mirrorless DSLR cameras.
• Find the photos that inspire you and study them. Look at the composition and pay attention to the lighting and subject matter.

“If you don’t have the desire for more knowledge, you won’t really pursue it.”

http://www.scrapbookladypages.com/blog/2017/photography