How To Photograph Harsh Midday Light - Part 2

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
01:29 - Brightness
03:01 - Abstract
03:54 - White Balance
04:59 - Clarity
05:48 - Background
08:09 - Valletta Photowalk

[mayank]

roman, you are one of my favourite photographers, for the first time today i got to connect with your photographs on a deeper level.

[Mel-]

This is the best "one-two punch" about photographing in harsh midday light learning I've come across. Conceptualizing this video for "most of us" -- true -- is brilliant. I tune in because you produce important learning "for the rest of us." Thanks a lot.

[NOHOLOCO]

Because you are clear about your art and how you use your tools— you have decided on using Fujifilm cameras— I have been watching this channel for the last 2 years— I noticed that you are using your cameras better than most people here doing “YouTube photography lessons”…

you can really see it in the “nuances” of what you are capturing… I think researching and experimenting with those Fuji cameras— and TELLING and SHOWING your audience— and deciding on what you will ACTUALLY USE— shows me that you are a photographer who is more about real education instead of the “copy-and-paste” so-called “Artiste - Techniquechers”— you are a true teacher of photography.

May your channel keep on growing! 👍

[johnsondeng]

This is all gold. Every time I hop on an find a how to video from you, I learn something new and immediately implementable. I'm not old, but I've been shooting for years and your little tips and compositional tricks continue to humble me.

[adventurecoalition]

Great advice 👍 Awesome shots to close the video out, thx for sharing

[johnr]

Thanks for doing these real world guides for harsh lighting situations which most photographers will at sometime or other find themselves in.

[marcia]

Found your channel by watching (the much admired) James Popsys. The both of you are so inspiring and give that push to improve my photography.

[dr.seltsam]

Great Video and great shots ! I like the ones at 9:13 and 10:14 most ! Thank you and have a good time in Valetta !

[RickLincoln]

Parts 1&2 are both excellent. When so many would have pointed us to something like HDR, you show us how to embrace high dynamic range scenes. Thank you...both are top notch videos! Subscribed!

[drewselby]

I loved the last video and this is amazing too. Finally someone who realizes that not everyone can get that golden hour light always. I almost always find myself shooting in the midday, these tips and tricks are amazing and super helpful! Thanks Roman

[martinagiusstreetphotography]

Loved seeing my lovely country, Malta

[AMaupin]

Thank you, Roman! The "harsh light" videos are helpful and greatly appreciated! Safe travels!

[wilfs]

On my recent European vacation, harsh light was the recipe of the day between Paris, Barcelona & several riverboat stops in between. Auto WB seemed to work well for me & I relied on my histogram a lot. (X-T4).In the end, I had to make small exposure adjustments as I shot everything SOOC JPEGS. I'm happy & that's what counts.Great videos, thanks.

[geniej]

I hike in harsh light conditions a lot, and I use a polarizer filter on my lens to cut out light (similar to adding an ND filter) but also deal with unwanted reflections. The polarizer "reveals" the colours of the subjects and reduces glare.

[Tetra]

Inspiring compositions. Love your work!

[jirby]

Excellent videos and your photos illustrate each point very well. Keep making such clear and informative videos.

[aranelchan]

I am amazed that I have something in common with the sponsor of this video!

[BlueskyLouAnn]

Fascinating! These are some good ideas.

[washingtonradio]

Another reason to be shooting in harsh midday light is access to the site/park/area may only be available during 'normal' hours like 9 - 6 local time. Good points about adjusting to the lighting maybe opening the aperture up a little more to soften the background in particular

[TheUrbandilema]

Very tru Roman sometimes with work and family I go out but I do like the harsh light especially to make some shadows ..great tip on exposure I used to underexpose too much sometimes minus one but now it does be around minus 3 ..great vid sir kudos mate