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Got That Photo Tip - Lighting

Check out this great info on using different light for different results!


Q: I was always told to “put the sun behind my subject” for pictures because of how badly they squint or are overblown by the sun. Then my subjects tend to look dark and underexposed though. Is it possible to get good lighting using the sun as a direct light source?

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A: Using natural light is arguably the best light to use, especially when outdoors and when plentiful on a lovely day. The reason photos tend to look bad with direct sunlight is because it is in fact quite harsh and any objects in the way like branches and such, make for unflattering shadows. Photographers get around this by diffusing the light, using either a large diffuser panel or natural shade.
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