In today’s video, I want to discuss a few of my favourite techniques/lighting set-ups (and a few of my top tips) for using natural light when it comes to portrait photography.
All of these techniques can be used without any equipment other than your camera, but if you are interested in the ND filters and reflector that I’ve mentioned in the video, you can find them below:
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Introduction
01:05 Direct Light
03:19 Using a Reflector
04:14 Camera Settings for Direct Light
05:34 Using an ND Filter
05:44 Exposing Film vs Digital
06:22 Backlighting
07:58 Shooting in the Shade
09:30 Conclusion
Comments
8 responses to “Top Techniques for Using Natural Light in Portrait Photography”
I definitely used to shoot at midday all the time. I always kind of thought, if I can shoot around this time, in harsh light, then I can shoot at literally any time.
some real practical advice here. Well done!
Your use of lighting is insane mate! Also your portraits and wedding shots never fail to amaze me🔥🔥
as a location photographer I appreciate the detail in natural lighting in this video by far I love shooting in shade or overcast the most but your back light shots are so good and those flares 🤩
The lights on his face at 2:43 are so cool. Excellent work, but also beautiful contrast balance between the highlights/shadows.
I love shooting my kids hour before golden hour in the house. Sun is not too bright but is at an angle that is bounces of the floor and creates very good under and side lighting. Shooting under trees mid day also sometimes gives good diffused light
Now I'm curious how this video was lit. So soft! Looks great! 😄 Giant, diffused window to camera right?
Another great video 💪🏾