How to Shoot and Edit Portraits in Direct Sunlight
We are often taught that when it comes to portraiture, soft light is the most flattering, while hard light, which creates shadows and emphasizes skin texture, is something to avoid. While it’s true that soft light is considered more flattering, that doesn’t mean you should never use hard light; in fact, it can be great with the right interface and scripting. This great video tutorial will show you how to take and edit portraits in hard, direct sunlight.
Coming to you from Justin LaurensThis awesome video tutorial will show you how to take and edit portraits in hard, direct sunlight. While portraits are traditionally taken with softer light, using hard light in the right circumstances can produce results with dramatic contrast and deep, saturated colors. And of course, adding a different look and technique to your creative toolkit will never be a problem. Check out the video above for a full rundown from Laurens and try it out on your next shoot.
If you want to continue learning about portrait lighting, be sure to check out “Face lighting: Lighting for landscape and portrait shots With Peter Hurley! “