BetterPhoto Q&A
Category: New Answers

Photography Question 

Shawna Lei
 

Harsh Midday Sunlight


 
  Tri lizards
Tri lizards

Shawna Lei

 
 
I recently shot a friend's son's birthday party. The problem was there was a reptile show in the front yard in the direct midday sun (no shade available). Without reflectors sitting around that would get in the way, what do you suggest to make the best of the situation? Should I have used a flash unit?


To love this question, log in above
April 08, 2010

 
- Carlton Ward

BetterPhoto Member
Contact Carlton Ward
Carlton Ward's Gallery
  Yes Shawna,
I use my flash for daytime shooting more than night time shooting for this very reason - fill light. It will keep those hard shadows in check. Cheers,
Carlton


To love this comment, log in above
April 08, 2010

 
- Kenneth De Pree

BetterPhoto Member
Contact Kenneth De Pree
Kenneth De Pree's Gallery
  Clone those 3 wires out. They are a bigger problem than the shadows on the face.


To love this comment, log in above
April 10, 2010

 
- Dennis Flanagan

BetterPhoto Member
Contact Dennis Flanagan
Dennis Flanagan's Gallery
  You can also meter for the face to reduce some of the effects of backlighting.


To love this comment, log in above
April 11, 2010

 
This old forum is now archived. Use improved Forum here

Report this Thread