A window facing north never gets direct sun. The light is soft all day and changes slowly, which gives a sitter time to settle.
Most Glasgow tenements have at least one. I ask to see it before I see anything else in the flat.
Where to put the person
Side-on to the glass, about an arm’s length back, facing slightly towards it. Then turn off every other light in the room.
One window, one person, no lamps. It is the oldest studio there is.
If the walls are dark, I bring a white sheet to bounce a little light back.
Noor Halden
Portrait and documentary photographer in Glasgow, mostly on film.
