What about using an off camera flash? Put your subject's back against the sun, meter for the background, and use flash for fill on their face. To avoid blowing out the background, use high speed sync to keep your depth of field shallow and to avoid overexposing your subject and background. If your flash doesn't have high speed sync, then stop down the aperture and compose with the background in mind.
I learned a lot! Doing pictures in the Blue Bonnet fields, there is never any shade. Going to grab my boards and try these new techniques I just learned. TY!
What if you dont have any assistants to help you?i think hss flash will help you too.get your metering for the background,then a shoot with a flash.then everything is going to work even with shades or without shades .
This is exactly what I've had to do. Joey L. did a video on how to light using the sun with no shade and the images were flawless. Great video I recommend it highly.
Photographing during the middle of the day with the strong patches of bright and shades is difficult for full length portraits taken in shades of trees, because one has to make the patches of bright spots on the subject spread uniformly all over the length of the picture is, what I think, very difficult to get away with even with the help of reflectors. How do you combat the problem? Reflection from grass on the subject look sick and I don't think a silver reflector can solve the problem. What you do to make the model look healthy at the hours of shooting we are concerned about?
You need to either put a diffuser or flag above or put the patches of light behind them so they don't pop up. Another option is to find where the patches of light look most interesting on their outfit but doesn't mess with the face.
Not sure I agree with her custom white balance comments @ 11:04. I use my digital calibration target all the time without any problems. Great tips other than the CWB.
No mention of using flash - or just a little bit to soften the photo and on the camera itself for portability. Done judiciously can have advantages but generally a reflector is still needed.
She got the general of it her execution is a quick resolve sure. Dean Collins take to a higher level during the film age. Do watch your back grounds with thosemside walk splashing over exposed high lights splitting your horizon. even though its out of focus it is present splitting her at shoulders and waist if not careful behind head. Your 3rd option is balance the exposure using low iso and flash main plus high speed synch the some what balance out background exposure range
This is a great "quicky" for basic lighting, indoors or out. However, is it me or do these photos seem blown out? At times just before the trigger, the lighting is great. There is hardly any any separation between the subject and background. This Model wasn't a great choice for this instructional Video because of her features, not to mention her ... uh... well, "personality," LOL All in all, these tips are CRUCIAL for any photographer. Imitate, then innovate!
3:48: calls for a silver reflector, but the reflector and the person holding it are not shown in the video. The primary purpose of video tutorials is "show don't tell." How large is the reflector? At what height and angle is the reflector being held? Just how far away is it? It takes no effort to show these things in a video, but without them the viewer is missing out on a large amount of information.
True. I accidently ordered a small reflector the other day just because I thought it would be as big as the reflectors I see in videos cause it was cheap
Oh, I learned so much! Thanks for posting this video! It really helps, specially when I have clients that i can't work at any other time of the day because of their schedule. I've tried some broad day light before and I wished I had seen your video so It wound't be so hard for me. I'm linking a gallery where I do have some images that I've taken during this time of the day. www.dariaratliff.com/Photographer-katy-tx/Senior-portfolio
what she is instructing is not practical. what if the photographer doesn't have a human light stand? diffusers and reflectors are a decent option, however learning how to use speed lights are what i would consider ideal...especially when you want to combat harsh sun and you don't need gaudy diffusers or reflectors, which do not work in large groups. you can also use ND filters to help combat some over exposure. The difference between a pro and an amateur if anybody wanted to know. Lindsay is a creative photographer, but the technical aspects i thought needed to be stated.
To over power the sun , you need really powerful strobes ..sometimes they are not suitable for a fashion shoot .... speed lights make your photos look flat sometimes ...but I find them great for portraits !
+Jesse M. She's using an assistant because she's located in New York and setting up a light stand in a public park requires a permit. She explains this in several of her courses. Also, this tutorial is from one of her most basic courses (Lighting 101). She covers using flash in other courses.
I lived in NYC for 23 years..you do not need a permit unless it is for commercial use, as a hobbiest, or a working group as she is displaying for educational purposes does not warrant a permit. I have used strobes for large groups zero issues...again, that plays a huge role in terms of differences. Depending how and where you place a speed light determines if your images will appear "flat" in fact a speed light can generate depth and contrast just like any other lighting source. Lack of experience/knowledge doesn't necessarily equate to blaming the gear.
+Jesse M. Speed lights are covered in her other courses. This course is the most basic course on lighting she teaches. You're complaining that a 15 min introductory video doesn't cover topics that are well outside of the subject area and would take much longer than 15 minutes to explain. And you seem to be missing the point of the permit requirement. The NY law requires a permit if your equipment uses a stand. That applies to the CreativeLive staff and also to the audience they are training (many of whom want to go pro). That is why in almost all CreativeLive videos in public places you will notice they have staff carrying their modifiers rather than use stands. This is all stuff Lindsay teaches, but in other videos. The video shown is just a small portion of a 2 day course that covers many other topics.
While that model was practically useless lol I mean she basically just stood there. Not one little pose not a little smile not anything? May be a hand on the hip.
Very good photographer she knows how to get the best light possible for the moment really like her
A great instructor. Her tips on editing photos, lighting, and much more is awesome!!
I love the model smile 😂😂😂
Holy cow that giant reflector!
13:36 flawless portrait, great job
Thanks for the tips and use of reflectors. very creative.
try the gold reflector for brown and black skin tones, only use silver with the pale skin ppl and white with everyone else
What about using an off camera flash? Put your subject's back against the sun, meter for the background, and use flash for fill on their face. To avoid blowing out the background, use high speed sync to keep your depth of field shallow and to avoid overexposing your subject and background. If your flash doesn't have high speed sync, then stop down the aperture and compose with the background in mind.
Or you can just knock down the ambient with an ND filter, to bring the shutter down to sync speed.
You can under expose the ambien light about 2 to 3 stops and use your flash with your camera in aperture mode to take care of the rest.
and your correct for 500
and you are correct!!!
Some people don't like the overflashed look, and it's a bit dated in appearance. But yes, it definitely works!
Very smart experienced photographer! Thanks for the informative video.
I learned a lot! Doing pictures in the Blue Bonnet fields, there is never any shade. Going to grab my boards and try these new techniques I just learned. TY!
Today is the first I saw one of your vids. I like the way you explained everything.
I prefer to use a couple of Speedlights to under expose the ambient light using HSS.
That's what I'm going to do.
That was a great, quick tutorial! Thanks so much Lindsay!
I love your camera belt, first of all
Great instruction. Side question... Why is the model snarling?
Obviously doesn't want to model. No personality. Probably too much work involved.
Great instructional video by Lindsay though.
Amazing result with the foam core, I agree was the best capture of the group. The model's expression was distracting.
it's about light, she's not even trying to pose her.
🎉Thank you so much Master Instructor ‼️
This is great info thank you so much ! Time to get some foam core ! lol
That’s a very enthusiastic model.
😂😂😂
These are great tips Lindsay. Thank you for sharing. You teach very well.
great video!!
What if you dont have any assistants to help you?i think hss flash will help you too.get your metering for the background,then a shoot with a flash.then everything is going to work even with shades or without shades .
+Cris Monroe Excellent point Cris!
Thanks David.
This is exactly what I've had to do. Joey L. did a video on how to light using the sun with no shade and the images were flawless. Great video I recommend it highly.
great video!
Thanks Lindsay and Creative Live. I enjoy your videos all the time. And tune in live whenever I can. You are appreciated! :)
Thanks Lindsay!
Can We soften the light with a speedlight and a softbox?
Photographing during the middle of the day with the strong patches of bright and shades is difficult for full length portraits taken in shades of trees, because one has to make the patches of bright spots on the subject spread uniformly all over the length of the picture is, what I think, very difficult to get away with even with the help of reflectors. How do you combat the problem? Reflection from grass on the subject look sick and I don't think a silver reflector can solve the problem. What you do to make the model look healthy at the hours of shooting we are concerned about?
You need to either put a diffuser or flag above or put the patches of light behind them so they don't pop up. Another option is to find where the patches of light look most interesting on their outfit but doesn't mess with the face.
Not sure I agree with her custom white balance comments @ 11:04. I use my digital calibration target all the time without any problems. Great tips other than the CWB.
She doesn't show the before pictures?
Thank you!
Great teacher
I think the model is very pretty. She doesn't need to smile all the time. It kind of gives her sense of mystery. My best to her.
It will be very helpful if you can list out ISO you used for those photos . Some tricks you taught in the guide really inspired me . Thanks a lot.
I would simply use ND filter and Godox flash, but a good video and foam board is a good idea that I learned.
Yes, I'm going to use a Godox Flash and high speed sync. I have to shoot several outfits of a model at the pool in bright direct sun.
You use reflectors a lot what about on or off camera lighting?
where can I get that huge difuser?...thanks!.
excellent tips
what if you photograph solo no helpers. how would you setup those add-on light sources
No mention of using flash - or just a little bit to soften the photo and on the camera itself for portability. Done judiciously can have advantages but generally a reflector is still needed.
Great video! on the shots can you share the Fstop and shutter speed?? thanks!
would have been great to see the 'before and after' pics as she was taking them. a split screen would have shown side by side results.
Wish we had the camera settings
Let me save you guys allot of time , buy a godax ad600. Problem solved
flash is not good for your health
Little Monsters Gaming a lot***
Lol so true
1:19 There is shade right behind the model.
Tnx
awesome video. i learned a lot! :D
She got the general of it her execution is a quick resolve sure. Dean Collins take to a higher level during the film age.
Do watch your back grounds with thosemside walk splashing over exposed high lights splitting your horizon. even though its out of focus it is present splitting her at shoulders and waist if not careful behind head.
Your 3rd option is balance the exposure using low iso and flash main plus high speed synch the some what balance out background exposure range
Have assistant, will work.
Do Creative Live do workshops in the UK?
What have you camera and objektiv thank you
Is that Nastasia Scott from ANTM College Edition?
That is a huge umbrella, I have studio ones where did you get that ginormous one?
Thanks
Why are so many people picking on the model? The video isn't about the model, let's not look for every excuse to bash people online.
that's Nastasia from ANTM !!
niceeeeeee
what is that lens she is using?
Looks like a Tamron
Should be called Step-by-Step guide to Shooting at Noon **WITH AN ASSISTANT**.
Group Photos?
This is a great "quicky" for basic lighting, indoors or out. However, is it me or do these photos seem blown out? At times just before the trigger, the lighting is great. There is hardly any any separation between the subject and background. This Model wasn't a great choice for this instructional Video because of her features, not to mention her ... uh... well, "personality," LOL
All in all, these tips are CRUCIAL for any photographer. Imitate, then innovate!
3:48: calls for a silver reflector, but the reflector and the person holding it are not shown in the video. The primary purpose of video tutorials is "show don't tell." How large is the reflector? At what height and angle is the reflector being held? Just how far away is it? It takes no effort to show these things in a video, but without them the viewer is missing out on a large amount of information.
True. I accidently ordered a small reflector the other day just because I thought it would be as big as the reflectors I see in videos cause it was cheap
Model is Nastasya?
I would like to know what lens she uses
I feel like that might be the old Sigma 85mm f1.4.
who is she?
IT'S HIGH NOON SOMEWHERE
"turning your head towards that sunlight".... model doesn't move... "greatgreat"
The model looks constipated....or underpaid.
Epi King or both
12:11 unicycle spotted
why is the model so angry ????
That Mug!
Oh, I learned so much! Thanks for posting this video! It really helps, specially when I have clients that i can't work at any other time of the day because of their schedule. I've tried some broad day light before and I wished I had seen your video so It wound't be so hard for me. I'm linking a gallery where I do have some images that I've taken during this time of the day. www.dariaratliff.com/Photographer-katy-tx/Senior-portfolio
Canon problems
That model scares me.
LOL!!!
she didn't want the model to smile so we could compare shots. chill fool
what she is instructing is not practical. what if the photographer doesn't have a human light stand? diffusers and reflectors are a decent option, however learning how to use speed lights are what i would consider ideal...especially when you want to combat harsh sun and you don't need gaudy diffusers or reflectors, which do not work in large groups. you can also use ND filters to help combat some over exposure. The difference between a pro and an amateur if anybody wanted to know. Lindsay is a creative photographer, but the technical aspects i thought needed to be stated.
To over power the sun , you need really powerful strobes ..sometimes they are not suitable for a fashion shoot .... speed lights make your photos look flat sometimes ...but I find them great for portraits !
+Jesse M. She's using an assistant because she's located in New York and setting up a light stand in a public park requires a permit. She explains this in several of her courses. Also, this tutorial is from one of her most basic courses (Lighting 101). She covers using flash in other courses.
I lived in NYC for 23 years..you do not need a permit unless it is for commercial use, as a hobbiest, or a working group as she is displaying for educational purposes does not warrant a permit. I have used strobes for large groups zero issues...again, that plays a huge role in terms of differences. Depending how and where you place a speed light determines if your images will appear "flat" in fact a speed light can generate depth and contrast just like any other lighting source. Lack of experience/knowledge doesn't necessarily equate to blaming the gear.
+Jesse M. Speed lights are covered in her other courses. This course is the most basic course on lighting she teaches. You're complaining that a 15 min introductory video doesn't cover topics that are well outside of the subject area and would take much longer than 15 minutes to explain. And you seem to be missing the point of the permit requirement. The NY law requires a permit if your equipment uses a stand. That applies to the CreativeLive staff and also to the audience they are training (many of whom want to go pro). That is why in almost all CreativeLive videos in public places you will notice they have staff carrying their modifiers rather than use stands. This is all stuff Lindsay teaches, but in other videos. The video shown is just a small portion of a 2 day course that covers many other topics.
not easy even with a little wind. off-camera flash is the best if you don't have an assistant.
Voice annoying but Good Info.
that lie u have not shown the same pic that u have taken at that time !
1:51: "... we're going to get a before and after," then only shows the "after." Pretty poor stuff, guys.
Looks like she's shooting with a Sigma lens :)
Why models and their photographers look similar...
Nastasia looks angry...
Why does this model look so boring....
tAT MODEL LOOKS LIKE SHE DOESN'T WANT TO BE THERE
While that model was practically useless lol I mean she basically just stood there. Not one little pose not a little smile not anything? May be a hand on the hip.
Canon is better than Nikon.
It's not always the case. It's also how the educated shooter is about the use of the camera
what is that something to do with the subject here? it's about light.
If you’re hung up on the tools you’re looking the wrong way.
What a terrible model.