Available light Totally Explained

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In photography, available light refers to any source of light that isn't explicitly supplied by the photographer for the purpose of taking photos. The term usually refers to sources of light that are already available naturally (e.g the sun, moon, lightning) or artificial light already being used (e.g to light a room). It generally excludes flashes.
The use of available light may pose a challenge for a photographer. The brightness and direction of the light is often not adjustable, except perhaps for indoor lighting. This will limit the selection of shutter speeds, and may require the use of shades or reflectors to manipulate the light. It can also influence the time, location, and even orientation of the photo shoot to obtain the desired lighting conditions. Available light can often also produce a color cast with color photography.

Sources

Indoor

Light shining in a window
Lightbulbs
Fluorescent lamps

Outdoor

The sun (see also golden hour)

The moon

Stars (very dim)

Street lights

Light pollution

Fireworks

Lightning

Other

Lanterns

Fires

Candles

Flashlights (torches)

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