Midday, with the sun at its highest point in the sky, has often been typecast as the worst time to take outdoor photos. With the light falling straight down, little to no light falls on the subject from the side producing dark shadows. The eyes on portrait often become very dark. Some say it's best to put the camera away for a few hours and wait it out. But what if that's not an option? What if that's the only time you have to get the shot? To solve this problem, we used a diffuser to control natural light. This is how I go the shot. Quick … [Read more...] about How I Got the Shot: Controlling Natural Light with a Diffuser
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“Shoot in the Shade”
If you are new to photography and want to photograph people in an outdoor setting you might be under the impression that more light is going to make a better image and you may be tempted to shoot your photos in direct sunlight. Well, light is obviously a necessity when doing photography, but when you are outside on a sunny day one of the best things you can do for your photographs is to find a shady spot for your photos. Believe it or not there is a LOT of light in the shade. It might be difficult to notice it at first because your eyes are … [Read more...] about “Shoot in the Shade”
