I just had a client session at an historical manor on Wednesday and mostly shot backlit. The pictures are gorgeous! I used to almost always use OCF, but I’m finding that I can really benefit from better recognizing situations that are actually better with natural lighting! One great example is with darker backgrounds! Sounds obvious, but yeah - exposing for the face is a slam dunk in those cases! I don’t know how I became so robotic about “needing” additional lighting.
Love it!! Just a question. What kind of metering mode do you use for outdoor portraits ?? What steps do you use for taking a perfect exposed picture ? ❤❤ hugs from Colombia.
Good stuff as usual Sal! I just had an engagement session in and around water along a lake and used these techniques and loved the results. Finishing up on the editing, and can’t wait to show the clients. It’s true you can create magic in almost any scenario. However, it starts by talking with your subjects and communicating what their style and wants are. We’re going for moody, romantic and playful so the full evening sun was perfect. Took a car full of gear and didn’t use most of it.
For me, it’s kind of a toss up between using the scrim and backlighting, but I also like the way you used dress/sheer material in direct sunlight for a little different look - almost like tree leaves partially shading her. Thanks for the tips!
Enjoyed your video. Good points made. I love natural light portraits. However, I did have to laugh at the sweating. I live in Houston and all my outdoor shots are built around the heat, humidity, and mosquitoes. It gets ugly real fast if I ask people to stand outside any longer than necessary!
Awesome info. Not a fan of the 3rd part simply because still too many hot spots. Granted, can fix in post, but I’d prefer to avoid. But like that you showed all three. Would love to see you do a beach session going into sunset. Showing some natural, natural with a pop of fill and then fill and sunset. Just like to see how you do it.
@@abrahamabbey3965 if you do what im showing you how to do - yes. but just know... every face is different depending on their features - deep eyes, nose, etc.
Sal, do not have the subject close their eyes since they will dilate. Instead, have them look down, head down with their eye open. Easier on the subject. On the count of three, raise the head. This works in the vast majority of the time when doing youth sports team photos outdoors.
All these youtube photographers and professional photographers using scrims. Thats all good but what if you don’t have assistants to help hold them for you?
There is no bad light, only different ways to use it. Great video!
I just had a client session at an historical manor on Wednesday and mostly shot backlit. The pictures are gorgeous! I used to almost always use OCF, but I’m finding that I can really benefit from better recognizing situations that are actually better with natural lighting! One great example is with darker backgrounds! Sounds obvious, but yeah - exposing for the face is a slam dunk in those cases! I don’t know how I became so robotic about “needing” additional lighting.
Exactly right. We get stuck sometimes so it’s always nice to expand our skills trying new things.
Another good one Sal. I learned a couple of things I’ll try next week, weather permitting. I really like the brevity and directness of your vids.
Love the first one with the scrim!
It comes down to knowing what you are doing, That is why they call us professional photographers, we make it happen!
yes indeed!
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1-2-3 💪🏽 Beautiful model.😍 Brandi 😘
Yes! Thank you!
Closing eyes - great idea !
Love the oval scrim.
Thank you Sal. Amazing as always
Love it!! Just a question. What kind of metering mode do you use for outdoor portraits ?? What steps do you use for taking a perfect exposed picture ? ❤❤ hugs from Colombia.
evaluative metering all the time! thanks for tuning in!
Absolutely wonderful video. Realistic as it gets. Love to meet ya one day.
Love all of them! Love your videos.
Grazie Salvatore 👍
Thanks for the info Sal great tutorial as always.
Thank you for the great tips. I like back light photos in 45 degree angle too.
Good stuff as usual Sal! I just had an engagement session in and around water along a lake and used these techniques and loved the results. Finishing up on the editing, and can’t wait to show the clients. It’s true you can create magic in almost any scenario. However, it starts by talking with your subjects and communicating what their style and wants are. We’re going for moody, romantic and playful so the full evening sun was perfect. Took a car full of gear and didn’t use most of it.
For me, it’s kind of a toss up between using the scrim and backlighting, but I also like the way you used dress/sheer material in direct sunlight for a little different look - almost like tree leaves partially shading her. Thanks for the tips!
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Well done as always....
Enjoyed your video. Good points made. I love natural light portraits. However, I did have to laugh at the sweating. I live in Houston and all my outdoor shots are built around the heat, humidity, and mosquitoes. It gets ugly real fast if I ask people to stand outside any longer than necessary!
i can only imagine. shot down there a few times - BRUTAL
Thanks for sharing!
You bet!
Beautiful
Top notch info sir! Thanks for doing this topic. Well done.
Great video
Glad you enjoyed it
Awesome info. Not a fan of the 3rd part simply because still too many hot spots. Granted, can fix in post, but I’d prefer to avoid. But like that you showed all three. Would love to see you do a beach session going into sunset. Showing some natural, natural with a pop of fill and then fill and sunset. Just like to see how you do it.
Ok I must be dumb, is that an IG handle or a Threads handle? Tried IG got nothing. 😕
Yea I’m dumb. Missed the part about messaging on Telegram. Oy. Will do!!
Yess
What about if I don't have a reflector
buy one.
@@SalCincotta1 would I get a stunning image if my model is staying under the sun
@@abrahamabbey3965 if you do what im showing you how to do - yes. but just know... every face is different depending on their features - deep eyes, nose, etc.
@@SalCincotta1 what about if my model is not staying under the sun will I still get a good image
@@abrahamabbey3965 bro are you fuxking w me right now?
Darn those cars! lol ---- later in Adobe "Generative Fill"
hahaha the boob sweat. That deserves a like
Sal, do not have the subject close their eyes since they will dilate. Instead, have them look down, head down with their eye open. Easier on the subject. On the count of three, raise the head. This works in the vast majority of the time when doing youth sports team photos outdoors.
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All these youtube photographers and professional photographers using scrims. Thats all good but what if you don’t have assistants to help hold them for you?
Then you'll have to find open shade areas if you want soft light. Areas with indirect natural light coming in. Nothing else you *can* do.