check out what kind of lighting you are working with before you shoot. it is generally a good idea to shoot with your light source behind you, unless you are going for sun flare. always check for squinty eyes and unflattering shadows.
i really like my subjects' eyes to have catch lights. it makes them twinkle. otherwise, i feel like their eyes look dark and dead.
there is a big difference between a photo with a subject who has a soft, even light across their face and one with harsh shadows under their eyes, nose, etc.
side light can be a cool, dramatic effect sometimes too.
lighting can change the entire feel and look of your photo dramatically.
lighting, to me, is the most important aspect of photography. without it, it would not exist. i know that sounds ridiculously obvious, but if you think about it, it's actually kind of an interesting concept. you can capture a photograph from the slightest light of a candle, just as long as it exists. deep, i know, i know! haha.
experiment with your light! i would love to see some of your work too, so e-mail me some pictures of cool uses of light! if i get enough, maybe i'll do a little contest or something.
my one-year photo anniversary is coming up {wahoo!} and i'm trying to decide how to celebrate it - if i should do a Q&A type forum, a give-away, contest... not sure. if you have any suggestions or preferences let me know!
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Oh a contest would be grand! Congratulations!!
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