A little natural light adds definition to subject's hair...
One of the things I'm always on the lookout for is a chance to position my models so I can use fill-flash for their faces, and natural "rim lighting" for their hair and shoulders. The best locations are often at the edge of the "shade line" from a tree.
The technique is simple. Turn on your flash by using the "flash on" command. Position your subjects so their faces are in the shade, but the sun is illuminating their hair. Make sure you're within flash range -- usually about 8 to 10 feet. Then try a test exposure.
Once you get a shot you like, don't forget to share it on the LCD monitor. It will give your models confidence that the session is going well.
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Posted by dstory on November 11, 2005
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This technique also keeps the models from squinting! I've seen lots of people take pictures of models in the sun and they have the models look towards the sun (and the photographer). Seems like a good idea, but it doesn't work well. Impress your friends with this fill flash technique and they'll think you're an expert photographer!
Commented by: Joe Muscara at December 3, 2005 09:03 AM