Portrait Assignment~ Direct Sunlight/ Window light/ Open Shade

Direct Sunlight
This is an example of direct sunlight because my subject was facing the sun directly giving him harsh shadows on his face creating contrast. There is a building to the right and with the sun rising it casted a shadow leading to his clothing. The contrast matches with the brick wall behind him giving more attitude to the picture, since most of his face has a shadow on it.

Window Light

This is my example of a window lighting photograph. I had the model face away from the window so that the light looks soft as it lightens up her silhouette. My favourite thing about this picture is that  her braids are being lit up and it gives the illusion of a halo on her. I find this picture to seem very calm but dark at the same time because of all the shadows that have been casted. Also she is slightly off centre which is more appealing to the eye instead of her wing placed in the centre.

Open Shade
This photo represents open shade. The model is leaning against the wall looking directly into the camera, she looks very natural and seems like she is thinking about something. This image would apply for the rue of thirds as she is on the left side and that eye level would be on the top of the imaginary line making this picture pleasing to the eye. Also I like how all of the colours shown in this image go well together and doesn't have any colour that is too distracting.