Overcast Questions
Go to the following link and answer the questions about working with Overcast light. http://www.digital-photo-secrets.com/tip/4335/cloudy-day-perfect-photography/
1. Why is noon on a sunny day a difficult light to produce a good photo?
2. Why is overcast light better for photographing a person?
3. How do clouds add drama?
4. What camera setting should be considered when shooting in overcast light?
5. What are some ways to solve the flat light problem of overcast light?
Go to the following link and answer the questions about working with Overcast light. http://www.digital-photo-secrets.com/tip/4335/cloudy-day-perfect-photography/
1. Why is noon on a sunny day a difficult light to produce a good photo?
2. Why is overcast light better for photographing a person?
3. How do clouds add drama?
4. What camera setting should be considered when shooting in overcast light?
5. What are some ways to solve the flat light problem of overcast light?
Soft Light Portraits
You have probably noticed form your other lighting assignments that it is difficult to create a flattering portrait with direct sunlight, especially in the middle of the day. Most people look better in soft light. There are less harsh shadows and a smoother transition from highlight to shadow. This week we are going to learn 4 additional sources of soft light(this is in addition to the diffusion panel that you have been using). You will be creating portraits in the following types of light: Back Light, Open Shade, Overcast and Window light. You will also be using the reflectors to help modify the light for even stronger portraits.
Overcast Light
Overcast is one of the best overall lights and days to shoot. There may still be a very subtle direction of light, so pay attention to where the position of the sun is as you are shooting. The open sky acts like a huge soft box. It will create soft even light and large reflections in the eyes. Using a reflector is a great way to add some pop to the portrait and create catch lights in the eyes. If you are using a silver or gold reflector you can even create a direction of light with the fill.
Shooting Assignment
For this part of the assignment shoot a bracket set of exposures with no augmentation. Look at each of the five exposures and determine what is the best exposure for your lighting situation. Set the camera to that exposure compensation setting for the rest of your picture. Shoot 5 more image of each of the following augmentations: white, silver and black reflectors to soften the shadows and to create catch light, try both from below and from the side. Experiment with different angles, posing of the model and points of view to create an interesting image. Also have your subject sit and look up to the sky, this will remove even more shadows.
Add and label your best Open Shade shot to the Best of Gallery. Also create 5 separate galleries with all of you images of Overcast.
Shooting Assignment
For this part of the assignment shoot a bracket set of exposures with no augmentation. Look at each of the five exposures and determine what is the best exposure for your lighting situation. Set the camera to that exposure compensation setting for the rest of your picture. Shoot 5 more image of each of the following augmentations: white, silver and black reflectors to soften the shadows and to create catch light, try both from below and from the side. Experiment with different angles, posing of the model and points of view to create an interesting image. Also have your subject sit and look up to the sky, this will remove even more shadows.
Add and label your best Open Shade shot to the Best of Gallery. Also create 5 separate galleries with all of you images of Overcast.
- Set the camera mode to (A) Aperture priority
- Make sure that the camera is set to ISO 100 and JPG Fine
- Set the the F-stop to 5.6
- Set the focal length of the lens to 55mm
- Use the +/_ exposure compensation button to adjust the exposure to the earlier specified numbers
- set the lens to(AF) Auto Focus