We aim to please here at alicehartleyphotography and what better way that to dispense tips to serve you better when snapping away with your camera.
There are three simple things that improve all photography, including portraits. There is no trick I have found that replaces the need for proper exposure, white balance, and sharp focus.
Today’s question is:
When shooting, where should the sun be?
Behind the photographer, illuminating both the subject or piece of architecture and the background (unless you wish to shoot silhouettes).
Grand Mosque Abu Dhabi D3000 f/9; Exposure 1/320sec; ISO-100
The ultimate secret to shooting on a cloudy day is a compass. Rarely can I see where the sun is coming from on an overcast day. The light is diffused, softened and scattered. Sunlight on a cloudy day is still directional, and your subject still has a dark side. Use a compass to find out where the sun is, put it at your back and shoot. Never again will you look at an image after and wonder why the sky is blown out when it was so cloudy, or why the clouds look great but your subject is dark.
