Tip 1: Making sure you have light You can’t take a good portrait without light. The easiest light to work with is natural light; but shooting in direct sunlight usually produces harsh and unflattering photos. Here’s the first tip: look for closed or open shade around a few hours after sunrise or before sunset. Closed shade is normally found under an overhang or under a tree. Open shade is when a building or something large is blocking the sun. If you look up and see the sky, you are in open shade. If you can’t see the sky, you’re in closed … [Read more...] about 3 Simple Tips for Beautiful Outdoor Portraits
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