Recap: Taking Group Shots on a Sunny Day
Hello folks,
As we get to the end of the first set of lessons, let’s start recapping the concepts we’ve learned so far. We still have a bunch of composition guidelines and basic lighting ideas to talk about before we transition over to the second chapter—understanding your camera and harnessing its full power—but, meanwhile, let’s recap.
In the last lesson, we saw how to take group shots in the sun. Most people make the mistake of making their subjects face the sun because they think that brighter is better. But that’s not a good idea, because your subjects will squint if they’re facing the sun. Also, weird shadows might form on their faces. The sun should be behind your subjects. You, the photographer, should face the sun. Yes, their faces will be darker, but just turn on your flash to light up their faces. If you are able to find shade, that would be the best option—go to the shaded area and take the shot there. But, if there is no shade, use the above flash technique.
Btw, in case you missed my last email, I’m inviting you to join a “mastermind” group to fast-track your learning. I highly recommend it if you’re serious about getting better with your camera.
Have a nice day!
Swami