In photography there are 3 different types of lighting:
- Directional
- Reflected
- Diffused
Directional lighting is light that goes from the lighting, your subject and the camera. Depending on the location of the lighting, the lighter or darker the subject will be. If the light is further away from the subject, the image is likely to be darker.
Reflected Lighting is when you have a reflector present which bounces off the presence of reflective materials in the frame. This means that the light being reflected from surrounding areas, such as walls or water or any objects that have a reflective quality, has a lighting impact on your image.
Diffused lighting is light that is non-directional, soft light where the intensity is even.This type of lighting is commonly used for outdoor portraits because it looks flattering on the subject. Because it i non-directional, the light comes from all directions and does not cast harsh shadows.
