Swami Photography

The image gets brighter when you raise the ISO, but the side effect is a more "noisy" or grainy image.

We saw how pillars get nice side light. But in fact, any area with an indoor/outdoor partition will get you nice side light.

A little bit of hair light can add depth and visual interest to your image. Position your subject, so the sun is behind them and adjust their positioning until the hair glows.

Here's a trick to find beautiful, natural side light. Observe how light falls on objects (like pillars, wall edges, or trees).

Highlighting texture is another way to bring out the depth in your scene. In rocky areas, look for varying shades formed by the play of light and shadow.

A fantastic way to convey depth in your scene is to show a "1-point perspective" where parallel lines appear to meet and vanish at the horizon.

Look for something in your foreground to "frame" your subject. It adds character to your photo and conveys depth in the scene.

Whether you're using natural or artificial light, position your model so the light hits them from the side.

Including a line in your photo can create a sense of depth--especially a line that starts from the edge of the frame and goes into the scene.

Real-life is 3D, but photos are 2D. The place you're at may be breathtaking, but when you take a photo, you lose a whole dimension...