How many times have you heard that in order to get the best photos, you should try to shoot in the Golden Hour, in other words, the hour right before sunset or just after sunrise, because that is when you get the best light?
Probably a lot! And to be fair, it’s a pretty reasonable thing to suggest, as the light is truly magical at those times of the day, because the angle of the light is much better, it’s softer and less harsh, and it bathes everything in that beautiful warm glow.
However, many times, we simply cannot shoot at that time of day. Maybe we’re taking our kids to the beach or the park later in the day, or we’re photographing a wedding that is happening in the afternoon, or we’re on holiday and sightseeing during the day, or maybe you’re in business and your clients can’t make the golden hour.
The good news is, there is a way to photograph people that allows you to get nice, soft, even light on your subject, even at midday, and is easy enough to use as a beginner.
So in this episode, I’ll give you a couple of tricks to try for shooting in full sun that will help you get better “people” photos, even in the height of summer!
Tune in to this podcast episode to discover:
Why shooting in full sun is generally considered “bad” for traditional portraits / people photos
How utilizing open shade can help you get softer, more even light
Where you can find open or covered shade
What to do when there is no shade available
Some other ways to play with photography in full sun!
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