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How do you guys fight nasty 12 o' clock sunlight?
Besides avoiding this harsh sunlight whenever possible,I've my ways to make it work around it,from the boring shooting in the shade,to on camera fill flash and my personal favorite reflector addiction. Anyone,I'd love to hear from you guys on techniques you use to work in this light.The wedding season is starting again and I'm really sick of the usual "hide under the tree" formals. Apr 09 08 03:32 pm Link Daniel Leon wrote: hide under a bridge, or behind a building, or under the table, but what ever ou do, stay away from bridezilla Apr 09 08 03:33 pm Link Scrim is the word...or shoot after 3 Apr 09 08 03:34 pm Link I've tried a number of ways to combat the desert sun...on monday, we did a mid-day shoot, and my right eye was damaged, perhaps permanently. Lots of boric acid, an eye patch, and feeling like a complete idiot. And this was with two uv filters on, and cans. Arizona. Go figure. Apr 09 08 03:35 pm Link The pros use a diffuser tent, especially for beach shoots. Apr 09 08 03:36 pm Link I've always followed the idea that you only shoot in the morning and afternoon, personally. Apr 09 08 03:37 pm Link Over-power it with big lights. Apr 09 08 03:39 pm Link Shoot in the morning. Drink in the afternoon. Shoot in the evening. Repeat. Apr 09 08 03:39 pm Link gabriel chouinard wrote: On my own shoots I do that,but weddings are not planned by us,and all too often we're stuck with the bad. Apr 09 08 03:42 pm Link Take a siesta. Apr 09 08 03:42 pm Link Brian Baybo wrote: Word..what he said... Apr 09 08 03:43 pm Link I never shoot 12 noon..........Why shoot 12 noon? Shoot after 3 pm or early morning........ Apr 09 08 03:44 pm Link Well, when everyone shows up at noon... Apr 09 08 03:45 pm Link Flags help..Large diffusers/tents too. So does natural shade...all with fill flash or reflectors of course. Apr 09 08 03:45 pm Link JSmith - Photographer wrote: Yes - scrim scrim scrim and keyshift up. Apr 09 08 03:45 pm Link i bring a strobe and battery pack, and turn the sun into a rim light. Apr 09 08 03:46 pm Link Philipe wrote: Because the time of a wedding is not determined by a photographer Apr 09 08 03:46 pm Link He did say for a wedding Weddings happen when they're happening. Apr 09 08 03:47 pm Link I produced an entire video on the techniques of shooting during the day with bad light. I just had it converted to DVD and it's now available The Ken Marcus Glamour Workshop Video Series . . . Volume 3 KM Apr 09 08 03:47 pm Link LADY SWEET FACE wrote:
Apr 09 08 03:50 pm Link If I have to shoot at high noon, I just shoot photojournalist style. Basically that means I just worry about exposing the subject properly and focus, and forget everything else. Apr 09 08 03:51 pm Link Have them look up, pose them lying down, shoot from above, etc. Apr 09 08 03:52 pm Link Cthulhu77 wrote: Take an EZup, Caravan or other 10'x10' canvas tent and set it up to provide shade where needed. You can use the sides zipped together for additional scrims, if you are clever enough. Apr 09 08 03:55 pm Link word. what they said. a 12 ft scrim is usually good, unless you're doing a group shot. and you can always overpower the sun... but you're going to need a lot of juice for that. TimValencia Photography wrote: Apr 09 08 04:01 pm Link I don't. I leave that for the snap shooters. Apr 09 08 04:13 pm Link How do you guys fight nasty 12 o' clock sunlight? Oh it's freakin NASTY alright... that's why not a SINGLE Select Models photoshoot has EVER started before 1pm (including the 3 we have in April)... with almost all being conducted in FAR MORE PLEASANT afternoon and evening light...  Apr 09 08 04:18 pm Link If its not too windy overhead scrim. Apr 09 08 04:19 pm Link If it is really harsh overhead light, I would rather everyone chill out and relax than get overheated working in those conditions just to end up with bad shots. Cold beer is an excellent answer. Otherwise, shoot in the morning and use the late-morning to mid afternoon period to scout new locations. Apr 09 08 04:21 pm Link Daniel Leon wrote: Educate your clients. During my wedding consultations, I question the bride about her wedding day and offer suggestions for little things she can tweak to make her day run smoother and get her better photos. Apr 09 08 04:24 pm Link i don't shoot brides or weddings, but in general, i would think putting your assistant on a step ladder with a big diffuser would solve the problem. Apr 09 08 04:26 pm Link Daniel Leon wrote: I use a large scrim. You will need two ladders and some helpers. Apr 09 08 04:28 pm Link Tony Di Lorenzo wrote: This is a damn good solution too. You have to kick up the srtobe to eliminate the harsh shadows from under the weeping grooms forehead Apr 09 08 04:29 pm Link Jasons Photography wrote: Scrim seems to be the word Apr 09 08 04:29 pm Link JSmith - Photographer wrote: Yup or get an assistant to hold a huge diffusion panel off camera if you're doing medium framed shots. Apr 09 08 04:31 pm Link von francklau wrote: I work for a couple local studios,we often haven't met the couple till the day of the event and have no input in the planning. Apr 09 08 04:34 pm Link Different kind of shooting. But.... The races I cover are at noon and 3pm - always. The riders wear helmets with visors that shadow their faces and its SUCKS. You can't use any kind of reflective material or such so you are stuck with fill flash. Apr 09 08 04:37 pm Link MMDesign wrote: exactly my upcoming plan Apr 09 08 04:41 pm Link Apr 09 08 04:46 pm Link Tony Di Lorenzo wrote: I agree! I've shot a few weddings here in the new mexico sun. Use the sun as a rim or backlight and use a powerful fill flash. I've had good results with my 580. Apr 09 08 04:47 pm Link shoot at dawn Apr 09 08 04:47 pm Link |
