Film portraiture using only natural light

In some photography circles, I've heard the term "available light", which can include existing artificial lights, but without additional modifiers like flashes and strobes. Make of that what you will... ;)
 
dourbalistar said:
My interpretation is that natural light is sunlight, whereas "unnatural" light is artificial light from light bulbs, flashes, strobes, etc...

What do others think?
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Natural light is light that exists in nature.
Available light is exactly what it says. The light that is "available" to make a photograph without resorting to flash or additional light. This can be daylight or a candle or moonlight or any light bulbs as long as it is available to you.
 
A7R2+Canon 70-200/4 non-IS
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John Bragg said:
Natural light is light that exists in nature.
Available light is exactly what it says. The light that is "available" to make a photograph without resorting to flash or additional light. This can be daylight or a candle or moonlight or any light bulbs as long as it is available to you.
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We are in agreement, John. :D

Shac said:
A7R2+Canon 70-200/4 non-IS
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Really nice, Shac! But what film...? :confused:
 
Nikon FM2n, Voigtlander Ultron 40/2, Kodak Portra 400


Leica M7, Leica Summicron 50/2, Kodak Portra 160




Contax Aria, Zeiss Planar 50/1.4, Fuji C200


Leica M7, Zeiss Planar 50/2, Kodak Portra 160


Leica M2, Zeiss Opton-Sonnar 50/1.5, Kodak ProImage 100
 
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