Natural Lighting Tips: Photojournalism – Ed Kashi
Photo courtesy of Ed Kashi
Award-winning photojournalist, Ed Kashi, sits down with Marc this to discuss his unique style of photography and his transition from artificial to natural lighting. Kashi describes his unique style as “candid intimacy” for his approach to long-form visual storytelling. Be sure to watch the entire video to hear all of his advice including natural lighting tips.
Key Points
- Get as close as you can without disrupting the subject
- Do not become dependent on artificial lighting
- Focus more on the direction and quality of light
- How it paints the scene
- Use flash sparingly
Ed Kashi is a photo journalist and filmmaker who spends his life documenting the social and political issues around the world. Kashi is known for his innovative approaches and was feature on MSNBC.com in December of 2006. He used still in a moving image format to create a visual story that has been used in many film festivals. Ed Kashi has received numerous awards including being named one of the best photo books of 2003 by American Photo. In addition, he has been award Second Prize Contemporary Issues Singles in the 2011 World Press Photo contest, UNICEF’s Photo of the Year 2010, and a number of honors. Currently, Kashi is working on a compilation of journal writing to his wife, piecing nearly 20 years of various photos from all over the world. To learn more, visit his website: http://www.edkashi.com or visit the links below:
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I agree with everything he said but there wasn’t much substance his advice. I would like to know more about how he picks his shots do to lighting or what he looks for. It is ok to discuss the different lighting scenarios in these interviews. Allow for the viewer to really understand the photographers perspective.
Great video! Love hearing insight from the pros
Excellent interview
Amazing photojournalism and natural lighting photography tips from #EdKashi #AYP #Photography