8 Easy Outdoor Portrait Set-ups Using The Sun & Shade

8 Easy Outdoor Portrait Set-ups Using The Sun & Shade. We show you how to shoot in direct sun using my mantra, “Find shade, create shade or shoot with a back light.” Let's see if we can take this not so beautiful place and turn it into gorgeous images. Take a look and let us know your thoughts!

Westcott Beauty Dish 24”:

Westcott Quick-Mount S-Bracket:

5-in-1 50” Reflector:

SKB 2011-7 Case with Backpack:

Tamron 70-200mm F/2.8 G2 Lens:

Panasonic Lumix S5II Camera:

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Timestamps:
00:00 Find Shade, Create Shade or Shoot With a Backlight
00:20 Shoot Nice Portraits in Average Locations
00:45 Set-up #1 Find Shade To Shade The Face
01:56 Find a Nice Background
02:32 Image Examples
03:07 Image Examples
03:25 Set-up #2 Find Shade with Rim Light
03:59 Image Examples
04:30 Image Examples
04:40 Full Body View
05:15 SKB Cases - Gersh, Drum Fetish
06:15 Set-up #3 Shooting in Full Shade
06:49 Under light from ground
06:59 Background too bright
07:25 Westcott FJ80se Speedlight
07:47 Westcott 24” Beauty Dish Softbox
08:07 Westcott FJ-X3 M Trigger
08:17 Image Examples
08:41 Set-up #4 Create Shade With Softbox
09:20 Image Examples
09:47 Set-up #5 Create Shade With Reflector
10:15 Tamron 70-200mm EF Lens with Panasonic S5 II
10:34 Image Examples
10:54 Set-up #6 Find Shade With Bounce Light
11:25 Image Examples
12:11 Set-up #7 Use Translucent and Sun as a Softbox
14:45 Image Examples
15:05 Set-up #8 Shooting with a Backlight
16:40 Image Examples
17:09 Move talent in and out to get more or less hair light
17:30 Conclusion

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GEAR USED:

Canon C200

Canon 24-70 2.8

Sony A7 RIII

Canon EOS R

Tamron 24-70mm 2.8 G2

Tamron 28-75 2.8

Tamron 17-28 2.8

Sennheiser G4 Wireless Lav

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The Slanted Lens is a photography and video YouTube channel where we feature photography and lighting tutorials, camera reviews, photo and video related product reviews and industry business tips. Our founder, Jay P. Morgan, has been working as a Commercial Photographer and Film Director/DP in the Los Angeles area for more than 30 years developing an impressive list of clients from Paramount to McDonald's. Jay P.'s experience with elaborate set design and extensive lighting are key to the success of his illustrative work. Jay P has also taught college level photography and video courses for many years. He is happy to share his knowledge with you. Join us by subscribing and asking questions that we are happy to answer!

[orendthomas]

This and your other tutorials about shooting in the harsh sun are awesome!

[BipolarCourage]

Using just a post for shade worked well

[KevinJones-qksy]

Love thinking of the sky, diffusion as a soft box. Not to mention only needing a few pieces of gear so you're ready for almost any location (including empty sandbags in case it's windy).  
Great video, Jay!

[elblaino]

Very helpful, and seeing it "happen" makes it easy to see myself using these tips. Thanks again!

[jimwlouavl]

Genevieve has great expressions. I loved the way you found a hair light in the second setting. Can’t wait to try this.

[jer]

So many great examples and explanations! Thank you!

[annharrison]

Fantastic information here! More like this please.

[JohanSchmidt]

Did you have a tent and sleeping bag in your trolley as well? 😂 - nice video, very practical 🤛🏻

[RichardsMovies]

Back inn2006 David Hobby was handing out timeless information on Strobist, there’s nothing dated about learning to shape light.

[vernonr]

You couldn't find a more attractive (less dangerous) location to shoot? Or that was your main point: With f/2.8 or long lens with compression, you don't need a nice location? Another photographer in Miami contends Bokeh is "overrated". Shoots at f/5.6, but he's got awesome beaches. California drivers apparently more courteous than I assumed.

[najemnik]

great examples as always but why so many pictures not in focus?

[steveolesen]

Speedlights don't have enough power for outdoor portraits