Bright sunlight can be a great addition to your summer photos. But only on condition that you follow the rules for taking pictures outdoors on a clear summer day. Otherwise, you can just hopelessly ruin the shooting.
Instructions
Step 1
One of the basic conditions for shooting in the sun is a flash, however absurd it may seem to you. Her main task during work is to remove heavy shadows falling on the face. This is especially true for the area around the eyes. The on-camera flash will help prevent dark circles around the eyes and prevent shadows from obscuring half of the face. There is also a nice nuance in that you do not have to build the optimal flash on the camera, because most modern devices have an automatic adjustment function. Why exactly does flash help fight shadows? For the simple reason that it slightly darkens the background, and this allows you to make your subject stand out.
Step 2
Another way to get high-quality shots is to find a location in the shade. Here, observe the main requirement - do not place the subject of photographing completely in darkness. It is necessary that the light around was soft and diffusing. It is categorically impossible to photograph under a tree, as the light falls unevenly, but through various leaves and branches. And this means that the hero of the shooting will turn out to be speckled. To make portraits in the shade successful, you can additionally shade the person's face with auxiliary subjects. For example, an umbrella or something similar to it.
Step 3
And, of course, do not forget about such an important thing for shooting on a sunny day as a reflector. Its function is to reflect a small amount of light on the face of the subject, as well as highlight some shaded areas. Any white or light surface can be used as a reflector. If positioned correctly, it can add extra light to your shots. Sometimes foil is used as a reflector. But this is only recommended for experienced photographers. Because in the hands of a beginner, foil can give the model's face additional highlights, due to the fact that it distributes light unevenly.
