Natural light direction?

[nikonusersince2007]

I hope I am posting in the correct forum.

For an indoor portrait natural light studio setup:
1. Is it best to have natural light coming from the North, South, East or West?
2. Is it best to have indirect natural light or direct natural light?

Thanks for the feedback

 

[Bossy]

Depends on the effect you want on your subject.

 

[2WheelPhoto]

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[Rephargotohp]

If you want more consistant soft light, Northern facing windows/skylights are best.

Southern facing windows, give more dramatic effects ( Higher Contrasts) but are variable on Time of day and also Time of year

 

[Sw1tchFX]

Here in the Pacific Northwest,

1) North. The sun here has a tendency to stay towards the south, so north facing guarantees soft light no matter what time of day or season.
2) Assuming you mean direct sunlight, Indirect.

 

[Kolander]

Where do you live? I would say North or South depending upon the place. How does your city rate for sunny days?

 

[cgipson1]

many famous painters feel that Northern light is best.. as it is an indirect soft light.

Use this as a guide.... How to Setup a Painting Studio | Stan Prokopenko's Blog