Diffusing Harsh Light For Flattering Portraits

Diffusing Harsh Light For Flattering Portraits

YouTube Video

Bryan Peterson

Bryan has been a successful commercial photographer for over 35 years whose clients include American Express, Kodak, UPS, Phillips and Citibank. In addition he has received awards from the Communication Arts Photography Annual seven times, Print Magazine four times and has also won the prestigious New York Art Directors Gold Award. He has also been a contributing editor at Popular Photography and Outdoor Photographer magazine and he is also the co-founder of the popular on-line photography school, BPSOP.com.
Within the photographic community he is best known as the photographer/writer of nine best-selling books, Understanding Exposure, Learning to See Creatively, Beyond Portraiture, Understanding Digital, Understanding Close-up Photography, Understanding Shutter Speed, Bryan F Peterson’s Understanding Photography Field Guide, Bryan F Peterson’s Field Guide to Understanding Composition, Exposure Solutions and Understanding Electronic Flash.

In this episode, Bryan discusses the importance of using diffusers in harsh sunlight. When shooting portraits, pay attention to your lighting.  Harsh sunlight can cause unflattering shadows on the face.  If you know you will be shooting in bright sun, bring along a small diffuser.  You’ll see a huge difference in the end results.

Related Products at Adorama

 

Bryan Peterson
Adorama TV

Leave a Response