![]() ![]() Whilst this will avoid the pitfalls of harsh light, it is a bit boring and you may as well have stayed indoors. If you search online for how to photograph people in bright sun, one of the most common responses is to move your subject into shade. In this article, I want to share several tips and tricks I’ve found for using any kind of daylight for portraiture, including (and especially) bright sunlight. Because of the look of hard light, you may feel you can’t capture a good portrait in bright sunlight. Despite this, hard light shouldn’t be overlooked though it can be more difficult to work with and you might need to do more post processing. ![]() Soft light is much more commonly used for portraiture as it is typically more flattering, especially for anyone with blemishes, wrinkles, or shiny skin. Very little or no transition is hard light, whereas a gradual transition is soft (or at least soft er) light. You can tell the difference by looking at the transition between light and shadow. These two examples are the exact opposite of each other what is known as ‘hard light’ e.g. You could wait for an overcast day when the sun is hidden behind clouds but, whilst this lighting won’t give your subject harsh shadows, it doesn’t allow much contrast and is quite flat. Our strong New Zealand sunlight often results in less than flattering results for portraiture – shiny skin, harsh shadows. ![]() Natural light can be the most beautiful form of light under the right conditions but, most of the time, it’s not quite as simple as heading outside and snapping a photo. ![]()
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