Elevate your portrait photography with our latest tutorial! Join @heyashleyboring Westcott as she demonstrates three powerful techniques to master natural light: diffusing harsh sunlight, bouncing light with reflectors, and darkening backgrounds using nets. Whether you’re shooting in bright midday sun or looking for that soft, flattering light, these tips will help you control the sunlight to capture stunning, dynamic portraits. Dive in to learn how to enhance the mood and quality of your photos with simple, effective light manipulation.
Gear Used:
4×4 Scrim Jim Cine Frame:
Scrim Jim Cine Double Net Fabric (4′ x 4′):
5-in-1 Reflector:
7′ Diffusion Umbrella:
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00:00 – Intro
00:41 – #1: Diffusing Sunlight
01:48 – #2: Bouncing Light
03:46 – #3: Nets
The results speak for themselves. These stills are very well balanced in each addressed situation.
The level of achieved control is amazing, and without artificial (potentially color conflicting) lighting.
Normally a nature photographer, A couple of friends asked for outside family pics. This is a huge help. Thank you!
Very very usefull information 😊
Amazing photos! Thank you for the info
I looked at the price of the Wescott net and wow they are WAY overpriced you’re better off buying some black net curtains and making your own frame out of wood and cutting the fabric to size and then stapling the fabric to the frame.