Here are 15 lighting tricks you can use in photography:

Use natural light: The most beautiful and natural light is often available outside. Try to shoot during the “golden hour,” which is the first and last hour of daylight.

Use window light: Window light is soft, diffused, and flattering. Place your subject next to a window, and use a reflector to fill in any shadows.

Use backlighting: Shooting with the light behind your subject can create a dramatic silhouette.

Use a reflector: Reflectors bounce light back onto your subject and can help fill in shadows. You can buy a reflector or use a white piece of cardboard or foam board.

Use a flash: A flash can help brighten a dark scene or freeze motion. Experiment with off-camera flash and diffusers to create different effects.

Use light painting: Light painting is a fun technique for using a light source to “paint” an image in the dark.

Use a flashlight: A small flashlight can highlight certain parts of your subject or create exciting patterns.

Use a coloured gel: Colored gels placed over a flash or light source can add a pop of colour to your image.

Use a softbox: A softbox is a tool that diffuses harsh light, creating a softer and more even illumination.

Use a beauty dish: A beauty dish is a light modifier that creates a soft and even lights with a slightly harder edge.

Use a snoot: A snoot is a tube-like device that narrows the beam of light and can create a spotlight effect on your subject.

Use a grid: A grid is a honeycomb-like device that fits over a light source, creating a narrow beam of light.

Use a barn door: A barn door is a metal device that attaches to a light source, allowing you to control the direction of the light.

Use a low-key lighting setup: Low-key lighting involves using minimal light to create a dramatic and moody image.

Use a high-key lighting setup: High-key lighting involves using bright and even lighting to create a light and airy image.