Any tips for shooting on a bright day without a flash?
It was REALLY bright and sunny out and I was really disappointed about how many of the photos I needed to edit with lightroom for exposure and highlight issues... not to mention deep shadows under eyes. My only real saving grace was that I was shooting in raw, so was able to at least decently selvage enough of them.
I do understand that a flash would really be an asset under such conditions, but as of yet have not added an external flash to my bag (on my to-do list), my internal flash wasn't doing much of anything to help, and I was wondering if there are any tips or techniques which might help me deal with a similar situation in the future?
I have a good friend's wedding coming up in July, she has asked if I would kindly take photos for her as they just can't afford a pro, and it might be safe to assume bright conditions (it's a beach ceremony)... is an external flash the only way I will be able to get those really great shots... or is there some things I can do to maximize the chances of getting nice ones without the need for one? After yesterday I am a bit gun shy and a little less confident than I was
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
The Black & White i would have used fill in flash to lighten the shadows on the face
Group shot - 1 before last - too far away
Last shot - shadows under the neck, could have turned them at an angle to illiminate the shadows to add more light there but this one no matter where you turned her its still harsh light not good for portraits - this is where a fill in flash would come in handy, you also need a diffuser where the sun is coming down on the subject to soften the light
Cheat the sun: If you can't avoid harsh overhead sunlight, cheat it a bit by turning the subject's face so it's in complete shadow. Tilting the head down slightly might do it. Then, use your camera's pop-up flash as a fill light to lighten the shadow.
If and when you do your friends wedding photographs, get an external flash for fill in, Internal flashes will give harsh shadows, and get the people to look at YOU, you're the photographer
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