Indoor Natural Light Photography

 

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Because I live in Michigan, I am forced inside for most

children and newborn photo sessions this time of year.

 

I do have a nice little studio set up in my basement with lights, but

I MUCH prefer natural light.

 

So I have been looking around my house for pretty patches of

natural light and found this one in my dining room.

 

 

That's my gorgeous pink thrift store chair by a window

casting delectable light on my subjects.

 

 

The light changes with the time of day and whether or

not it's sunny outdoors.

 

I like to move the subject until I see the natural

light is falling to illuminate their face.

 

 

The window faces west and these were taken

about 3 pm with light streaming in.

 

 

My front door is flanked by two tall windows with

dreamy natural light flooding the front hallway.

 

 

I always shoot in manual using indoor natural light

because I need full control over my aperature, shutter speed and ISO.

 

I like to shoot almost wide open, so depending on how

much light is streaming in...I may have to raise or lower the shutter speed.

 

If it's still too dark, I raise the ISO.

 

 

 

 

Of course, I had to include more from the newborn shoot

with precious Elliana and her mama Korey.

 

These were done in my studio with lights, but I wanted to

share them because I love babies!

 

 

 

For me, newborns are difficult. 

 

I have trouble getting them to sleep!

 

At 7 days old, Elliana didn't want to miss a thing...

 

  

She only slumbered in short spurts, so we had

to shoot FAST!

 

 

So many cute and fun baby girl props!

 

 

Look around your house for the natural light....

it's magic!