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How I Shoot: Morning and Last Light with @wheredidyouparkthearknoah

How I Shoot is a series where we ask Instagrammers to tell us about the process behind the making of their photos and videos. For more of Noah’s photos and videos of morning and last light, follow @wheredidyouparkthearknoah on Instagram.

For Noah Poveda (@wheredidyouparkthearknoah), looking for good light has become a way of life. As a digital photographer working in Madrid, Spain, Noah is constantly trying to control and shape light. But when taking photos for his Instagram feed, Noah says he lets the moment take over:

“I’m not setting up the photos or looking for the light,” he says “It’s a motivation inside you. Like the peace and quiet of mornings—the beginning of the day when I have a moment to myself. It’s really relaxed, so those pictures are of joy.”

Noah began using hashtags like #morninglight and #lastlight to document these daily moments. Noah says he doesn’t seek out light, but allows the moment to find him in those “pajama times” or at the end of the day.

“I look for the atmosphere and suggestions in the environment. It’s how you perceive it. And of course it’s a bit subjective because it’s how you are feeling personally and your experience will always be there in the photo.”

Camera

iPhone 5S

Vantage Point

“In those few moments when the light changes, as a photographer that’s the last moment to take a photo. It can get quite technical but it’s really about whether you take charge and take the photo, or just let the moment pass. But there are some things you can’t achieve on a cellphone, and you can’t fight it.”

While there aren’t many people in his photos, Noah says there is always a human element to them.

“Every photo is different because the light changes. Even through the seasons. But what I’m looking for is the atmosphere and a state of mind.”

Shooting

As the light starts to dim at dusk, Noah says keeping a steady hand is key:

“I like a lot of frontal photos and the lines have to be very straight. This can be a challenge with the small sensor on the iPhone. You have to use both hands to steady the phone and grip your elbows tight to your body because any small movement will affect it in low light.”

Post-Processing

Noah says he takes hundreds of photos a day, then when he has time to relax he’ll make small adjustments using Instagram creative tools such as brightness or warmth, as well as his favourite filters Amaro and Valencia. He always tries to post on the same day or even within the same hour so his feed feels fresh and current.

by via Instagram Blog