What are the advantages of natural light portraiture? Lotta shares her techniques for working with natural light when taking portraits. She’ll show you how to utilize direct, diffused, or backlight and even how to incorporate a reflector.
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– Using Reflectors, Diffusers & Natural Light for High-End Portraits:
– Techniques for Photographing in Hard Light:
Gear used
– Sony a7R V Mirrorless Camera:
– Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM Lens:
– Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM Lens:
– Impact Circular Collapsible Reflector with Handles:
0:00 What Is Natural Light Photography?
0:42 Harsh/Direct Light
1:51 Diffused Light
2:24 Backlight
2:55 Level Up Your Natural Light Portraits
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Comments
7 responses to “Natural Light Portraiture: What You Need to Know”
Wonderful explanation on the use of natural light. Very well explained. 👍👍
Wonderful video. Thank you.
Awesome tips, easy to follow.
I love watching tutorials when the photographer doesn’t even know how to hold a camera. Come on B&H, do better.
Great video, thanks!
Great tip about closing eyes then opening them with a countdown!
Oh hi! 😊