Shooting outdoors with natural light only can be demanding and tricky, especially if you’re shooting on a sunny day. But, although it’s challenging, it’s definitely not impossible to take impressive portraits even in the harsh midday sun. In this video, Miguel Quiles teams up with Dan and Sally Watson to bring you four quick and useful tips for shooting when you’ve got nothing but sunlight available.
Miguel, Dan, and Sally used the opportunity to play around with the brand new Sony A7R IV, paired with the FE 85mm f/1.4 GM lens. So, this video lets you kill two birds with one stone: you will learn four helpful shooting tricks, plus you’ll get to see some sample photos of Sony’s new camera. Here are the tips for shooting with natural light only: There are a few more ways to make the best out of harsh sunlight. If you have a reflector around, take a look at these tips. Then, here are some ways to create your own shade if you really don’t want the sunlight to shine on your subject’s face. No matter which approach you choose, all that matters is that you can turn even the unflattering midday sun to your advantage. Make sure to watch the video to see the resulting, and feel free to share with us some portraits you took in the midday sun. [Natural Light Photography Tips With Dan & Sally Watson Feat. The Sony A7RIV! | Miguel Quiles]
