[Below is the "Drawing with Light" handout from The Studio on 9/12]
It’s easy to take light for granted. The sun provides light each day, even on overcast skies. Where there is no light, we flip a switch.
We cannot live without light. It gives life.
Not just physical life,
But spiritual life.
Where do you see light?
X Draw with
Light X
The word “photograph” is derived
from two Greek roots:
photo or light, and graph, to write. To
photograph is to write, or draw with light. To photograph is to receive and
hold light; a photograph is “frozen light.” Light is the essence of
photography. Without light, there is no photography. *
Pay attention not so much to your
subject, but instead, how it interacts with light.
X Characteristics
of Light X
Quantity: this is the level of light—low lighting or
bright lighting.
Quality: this is the hardness or softness of light.
Direction: where light is coming from—sidelight, back light,
front.
Contrast: this is the difference between light and dark
areas.
· Overall Contrast: refers to the extremes of light and dark in the
image or scene as a whole.
· Local Contrast: refers to the extremes or transitions in some
part of the scene or image.
Color: this is the warmness or coolness to light.
Note: Indoor tungsten lighting is “warmer” than
daylight. However, sunlight the very beginning or end of the day tends to be
warmer. *
X Exploring
Light X
· Where is the light on the object? Where are the
shadows?
· What is the source of the light?
· What characteristics does the light have?
· What shapes, forms, movements does the light
create or suggest?
· How does the light affect the movement of your
eye?
· What are the emotional effects of these
characteristics of the light?
X Truth about
Light X
God is referenced as Light in scripture: 1 John 1:5 (NIV) This is the
message we have heard from Him and declare to you; God is light; in Him there
is no darkness at all.
Jesus proclaims He is the Light of the world: John 8:12 (The Message) Jesus
once again addressed them: “I am the world’s Light. No one who follows Me
stumbles around in the darkness. I provide plenty of light to live
in. Also see John 9:5.
Scripture is reference as Light: Psalm 119:105 (NIV)
Your Word is a lamp to my feet, a light on my
path.
We are to be light: Matthew 5:14-16 (The Message)
Here’s another way to put it: You’re here to be
light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be
kept. We’re going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. If I make
you light-bearers, you don’t think I’m going to hide you under a bucket, do
you? I’m putting you on a light stand. Now that I’ve put you there on a
hilltop, on a light stand—shine! Keep open house; be generous with your
lives. By opening up to others, you’ll prompt people to open up with God, this
generous Father in heaven.
Eternal Light: Revelation 21:23-24 (NLT) And the city has
no need of sun or moon, for the glory of God illuminates the city, and the Lamb
is its light. The nations will walk in its light, and the kings of the world
will enter the city in all their glory.
X Homework
X
As with any creative endeavor—always ask God to
be present with you and that He would make His presence known to you.
In your “everyday” spaces (the
office, home, place of work, etc.) take time to notice the affects of light;
the sun illuminates a room or how a lamp throws light onto the wall.
Using your camera, take photos
focusing on light and shadow. Shoot in monotone or sepia tone. If your camera
doesn’t have those settings, you can change them in a photo editing program or
app.
Explore the images you created.
Notice the light. Notice the shadow. Refer to the questions under “Exploring
Light.”
Have fun.
Print 1-3 of your favorite photos
from this series and bring them to The Studio this week, 9/19.
Reflection…
As you look over your photos from
this homework series, what surprises you? What have you learned about light and
its affects? In what ways can you parallel your spiritual journey to any
of the images you have taken? What has the Holy Spirit revealed to you through
this exercise?
See ya next week!
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