Photography Lesson #9 Outdoor Shots

Outdoor shots can be extremely easy but also extremely difficult. It all depends on the sun, the lens, and the environment. If you are prepared for all three of these elements then you can shoot amazing shots in any surrounding.

The sun on a sunny day can be death to a photographer. Too much light can make it impossible to get a shot. The light is also very hard. This means that if you shoot at around 12PM in direct sun light you will have shadows underneath the eyes, when shooting people. You want to shoot when the sun is not directly over you in order to prevent shadows. 5-7PM is considered golden time. The colors in the sky are amazing but also the objects you shoot aren’t overexposed to too much light. You should try and shoot headshots when it’s a cloudy day. The clouds make the sun light very soft. (No shadows) Thus making the image object very clear and shadowless.

If you have a wide angle lens you may need a neutral density filter in order to compensate for the light. Even with a telephoto lens you may need a neutral density filter. If there is a lot of sunlight then use a higher shutter speed and longer lens. Be sure to shoot test shots and adjust your settings often.

Shooting shots in the sand and snow can be extremely difficult on a sunny day. The reflection off the sand and snow can overexpose all of your images. On a cloudy day you can have amazing images but on a sunny day, sand and snow are your worst enemies.

Keep these elements in mind when you shoot outdoor shots and you will end up shooting great images.

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