In the realm of portrait photography, the choice of location holds significant weight in the creation of compelling visual products. There are many critical factors that distinguish one location from another. The discerning eye can often look at an image and tell immediately if something is off. It often comes down to location, location, location! 

Lighting: The Location’s Available Light

Lighting serves as the cornerstone of photography, dictating the mood and atmosphere of an image. Professional photographers possess the expertise to discern how different locations interact with natural light, and what kinds of light will be available when. This understanding enables them to manipulate light to enhance the final product, emphasize the subject and create depth within the composition.

There are a number of great locations and venues around Fayette County and Atlanta that offer beautiful backdrops and settings. However, there are only a few of these that, either by circumstance or manipulation, have considered the available light at different times of the day to create the most interesting backdrops for photos. Thus, not all locations are created equally.