Shooting Time
The best time to photograph this type of portrait is during the golden hour, that is, the first light in the morning or the last light in the evening. This is not always possible, and there are things you can do when shooting during the middle of the day:
• Use a Diffuser. Using a diffuser turns direct sunlight into a more diffused light source. This softens the light and creates more even light on the subject. You can then add more light exactly where you want it.
• Bounce the Light. Using a reflector bounces the sunlight onto the subject. This takes the small, hard sun and makes it a larger, softer light. A gold or gold/white reflector will also add warmth to the subject.
• Use the Natural Shade. This is probably the best solution ...
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