5 Tips For Portraits On Sunny Days | Take and Make Great Photography with Gavin Hoey
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 มิ.ย. 2024
- You might think there’s nothing better than a nice sunny day for getting out and photographing some great location portraits. But in reality, full sun is often uncomfortably hot to work in and the harsh shadows it creates are not a good look for anyone.
Luckily photographer Gavin Hoey has 5 simple tips which will help you find the perfect portrait light on even the sunniest of days.
Starting a simple tip of finding some shade, Gavin moves on to use the Manfrotto Halo Compact diffuser and creates his own shade. Next, he shares what you can do when there’s simply no shade anywhere in sight. By exposing for the highlights or turning his model Jade's back to the sun, Gavin is able to keep shooting in open spaces.
Finally, Gavin uses a carefully positioned Glow softbox to place some shade on his model Jade. He then shows how high-speed sync flash can be used to balance the ambient light and flash together to make the perfect exposure to sunlight.
Timestamps and Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:06 Get out of the sun and into the shade
2:47 Create your own shade with a diffuser
4:50 If all else fails, expose for the highlights
5:56 Shoot into the sun
7:22 Flash can help you out make and fill shadows
8:34 Conclusions and subscribe
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Expose for your highlights when in the bright sun so you can recover in POST if needed, what a solid piece of advice from a solid photographer like Mr Hoey who invites the same models through his long career and manages to deliver consistent good results with his photos..I guess long term relationships are returning back the fruits of the labor
I've been a pro photographer for 37 years and the sun has always been my enemy! Shooting outside in an open field at 12.00 in the middle of summer is a nightmare. These are great tips which I will be adopting. Never to late to learn!
I feel you. You know never to shoot between 10 am and 3pm,but yet sometimes a client can't and you have to do it in the most harsh sun imaginable.
@@julsjayfotosphotography5347 So true! I had to shoot at 1 pm for a client in 100°F weather! Got it done though and used some of the techniques shown here. This video gives me even more tipa than I thought.
Using your softbox to create shade... brilliant!
Mr. Hoey, I just want to say thank you for being a photography instructor that I needed when it comes to learning about lighting (whether it's natural or artificial lighting). I have learned so much and I'm always excited to practice what I learned from you. You're a awesome photography instructor and keep up the great work, sir!
Really enjoy seeing this outdoor stuff after having struggled this summer, thanks Gav.
Thank you for this quick little video for showing us simple but powerful tips to shoot some nice portraits!
I absolutely love the video and the tips. When shooting mostly in the studio I often forget small details whilst outside. Those are explained like to a 5 year old and the video is short you can come back to in any time (definitely saved to my favourites).
It's amazing how much detail gets retained in shadows you might think are too dark whereas if the highlights are overexposed, it's just gone. I liked the full sun photos as well, it's a very natural feel especially with keeping the sunglasses on. Here in Australia we have a lot of sun but I love shooting portraits in the woods with plenty of natural shade that can be used. Always good to have some tips on how to deal with bright sun though as sometimes it's beyond our control and you have to get on with the job. Thanks Gavin
An excellent instructional video - as always. Thanks, Gavin !
It's amazing how much content and helpful advice you can pack into only 9:46m Gavin. Thank you!
As always such excellent instruction and content. Thank you, and the rest of the photographers who take the time to produce these videos.
Thanks for the tips. I live in the high desert of New Mexico, USA and have been forced to do two graduation shoots this past weekend in full sun between 12-3 pm. I tried to find shade but it wasn’t always possible and many photos came out with more contrast and bright spots than I’d like. I’ll try some of these tricks and see if I can improve my final shots. Thanks for putting out the great content.
Thank you for the tips Gavin.
Thank you, Gavin...you’re the best!! Joe
Sound advice as always. Thanks Gavin!
Gavin's the best, thanks for another helpful vid!
Great video, really liked the tip about shooing for the highlights, excellent advice.
He’s always stunning images and he makes shoots entertaining thanks for sharing 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
This really helped me and I like how approachable your lessons are
Useful tips Gavin. And it's nice to see Jade again!
Knocked it out of the park as expected Gavin!
I love when I see the softness of the light in one side of the model, this id the kind of picture I would like to shoot
You can't feel jaded with Gavin. You're a great photographer :)
Great video, lots of helpful info, thanks Gavin👍🏽
My favourite tutor along with my favourite model (and her partner)! What a treat! Of course again with some solid tips and awesome photos! Thank you! 👌😍👌
Great Video good thing the weather co-operated. Thanks Gavin, Jade, Sam and Crew! 😎👍🇨🇦
Thanks Alan. Interesting fact... We planned this video last summer and even filmed the first two parts. Then the sun disappeared for the rest of the day.
This summer is VERY different with months of blisteringly hot and sunny days. I'm almost missing the rain 😉
You Sir are the best!
Love it! Nice work as always, Gavin and Jade!
Top tips very informative.
Thanks John 👍
Good down to earth explanation, nice photos and what a cool location.
Every video from Gavin Hoey is enriching! There’s always something or the other to learn from every video💯
I have an outdoor wedding coming up this is really helpful thanks
Thanks Gavin
i liked the photo in the sun very interesting light.
Enjoyed it and thank u
You guys inspire me so much! As a photography student I’m always coming back to your channel to get inspiration and to learn tips and tricks! I can’t wait to be working in the industry soon :)
Thank you
Another really nice tutorial !!! I especially liked the use of the softbox to produce shade. Thanks !!!
Thanks Michael. It' a handy tool to have for sure 👍
Aqui do país do futebol, muito boa a idéia de usar o próprio softbox como sombra, show Gavin
Very good video. Thank you
Hi from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 great tips, here it's always sunny thank you.
Hi Danny. Always sunny usually would sound like a dream here (UK) but after months of unbroken sun and abnormally high heat, I'm actually missing the rain!
thank u helped me a lot
Thanks Adorama for those valuable educational videos .
GREAT PROFESSIONAL TIPS.....
First video of yours I’ve seen. Really helpful and pleasant to watch. Thanks for some great content!
The photos with the direct sun and 1/6400 still looks great. Jade always have that high positive spirit.
Thanks. The sunglasses were essential to for those photos 😎
What would we do without you! Thanks Gavin
I guess you'd have and extra 10-12 minutes in your day every other Thursday Chris 😉No need to worry, I'm not planning on going anywhere.
The day you post a new video is very happy day .. I was very afraid of taking shots is sunny days , but you make it very simple and amazing , thanks a lot my PROF Gavin .
Hi Ramy. A bad photo on a sunny day is probably better then no photo, so hopefully this helps give you some pointers to give it a go!
Thank you In the setup
Some great advice in this one! Enjoyed
Great video Gavin. What size Glow softbox did you use? I see there are 3 sizes on the Adorama website. I have the AD400 and need a soft box like the one you used. Thanks again for all your great and helpful videos!
That was great, all good examples of shooting in direct sun and how to work around those issues.
Thanks Steve, it's something I've had to do way more this year (UK heatwave) then I normal!!!
Hey Gavin,
I am watching almost every clip from you and everytimes the clips rocks.
Thank you very much for the eforts and sharing your tpis in youtbe!
Always great 👍
You are best in adorama keep it up Gavin ...love from INDIA
Thanks Gavin ❤ thanks adorama ❤
Excellent video Gavin 👍
Gavin, além de um bom fotógrafo é um bom professor e um bom ator😁
Excellent, Gavin. I have followed you since the days of printe mags, and you Are still going strong! 🤤
Lots of good advices, thanks!
Kind Regards, Jan from DK
Graciasss Senor Hoey🤓🤗😘
It was not mentioned in the video, but your choice of colours - I mean, what the model wears - plays a big part in the overall images. Kudos
cool video, thanks!
I like the way you talk ❤️. Its awesome
Great Job as always. Enjoy your content.
Ab! Thanks for the kind words 👍
First! Masterclass as usual! Thanks Gavin!
Damn, never would have thought to use the light/softbox to create shade. Great stuff Gavin!
Thanks Tony. I've been on plenty of photo sessions in the middle of open fields where the only shade is my softbox. It's a handy tool to have up your sleeve!
I see Gavin and like the video before watching.
Thanx
Jade in the shade!
😁
wow so good idea 👍❤️
Hi Gavin, great video.
White balance in colorful areas, Let’s say you’re shooting in a lavender field, or a golf course, how do you keep correct white balance for the model without affecting the environment? The same question how do partial shade affects the subject’s color.
Is it possible to do in camera and not with masks in post?
love this dude
Thanks dude 😎😎
This video is well put together Gavin. and you get really good result that's all it needs is a bit of thought before you start. top information once again Gavin When is the next one.
Everytime I see Gavin's videos reminds me about Roberto Benigni in "La vita e bella" 🤣👌Nice tips, as always 😊
Very interesting, i like
One additional setup that can achieve the same look as the final photos in the video. Instead of shooting high speed sync simply use a ND filter that's four f stops down. This will give you a sink speed of 250th of a second You're still shooting at f 1.4 ISO64 and even the flash is still at 1/8 power You make up for the exposure difference using the slower shutter speed.
Great tips as always Gavin. I'm gonna need them this Saturday, going to be baking hot here in the UK and I'll be in a field for 5 hours shooting re-enactments 😋
Blimey, that sounds exhausting. Three bonus tips for you... Sun cream, water and a slower then normal pace 😉
@@GavinHoey and a big brimmed hat
Great video gavin
Kirsty! Thanks for the kind words.
Great video
Hello :) Nice tutorial. Please make video about using flash with softbox, umbrella and beautidish, when you are outdoor after sun went to sleep (dark background, light up model in front).
Amazing 😎
very helpfull
If there was a Desert Island Discs for TH-cam - and assuming multiple episodes were allowed - Mr Hoey's videos would definitely be on my list. Gavin, perhaps for the next video you could hook up the ol' Chauvet to a John Deere? That way you could mow the grass and create a pleasing smoke effect without the need for an extension cable!
Thanks for the video, Gavin! Great as always! I got a question: do you use stripboxes in your works? I'd live to you to make a video about using them. Cheers!
Hi Mati. I use stripboxes a lot. Take a look back through my videos or start here th-cam.com/video/IiDcuKhnao0/w-d-xo.html
super
I like to use flash in these situations. The problem sometimes I have is balancing the temperature of the day and the flash. Specifically if I am using ND filters
Like it.
Garvin, great video, thank you and Adorama. What is the octa you had on the flash?
Hi Alan. It's a ParaPop from Glow and sadly it appears to have been recently discontinued.
Thanks 🙏 learnt something today, did you stay in av the whole time?
Good question. Av (or just A mode on an Olympus) until we went to flash, then it's M mode all the way.
@@GavinHoey Thanks 🙏
@gavin the first setup, what about an nd filter for the background with the sun?
An ND filter reduces all light (shadows and highlights) equally, so not a lot of help there. A graduated ND may have helped but the irregular shape of the highlight area wouldn't be ideal. Multiple exposure blending (HDR) is probably the most practical solution if flash isn't an option.
Hello. Your videos are very good. Time 8:57 when using the color correction card, what is the white balance set on the camera? How do you use this feature when editing?
Brazil
From memory I think the WB was set to shade. Mixing flash and ambient light makes sense to take a WB reference shot. I can choose to get the "right" colour or the "wrong" WB as I wish in post processing.
This video is lit ;
Shade on Jade!
what size of softbox do you feel most comfortable taking outdoors? will an umbrella work as well?
For my work I'm happy with a softbox that's around 70cm (28 inches) for location work. But that's just me. What YOU need is down to many factors, so take what you need not what someone else uses 😉
Great video! So if you're just using flash to fill in shadows and ambient light is your main light source, is having the flash off camera and directional still important?
Hi Jeff. Absolutely it's important... good idea for another video!
@@GavinHoey thanks. I'd love to see that as a video!
@@GavinHoey Please make video about using flash with softbox, umbrella and beautidish, when you are outdoor after sun went to sleep (dark background, light up model in front).
How about using a white translucent umbrella to block the sun. A flash at very low power may also be thrown in as well to soften the transition between shadows and highlights.
Did you use your colorchecker for both shade and direct sun or just once on location? Thanks.
For total accuracy you'd use the colourchecker in full sun, in the shade, in the shade cast by the tree, in the shade from the diffuser but honestly I just went with the flash and ambient light mix.
Great vodei
First to comment 😀. This is a great content.
at 8:55 . can i ask what is that, and why needed?