4 Natural Light Outdoor Portrait Setups Using The Perfect Modifier

[@JDubyafoto]

Back in the analog days, I worked in a couple of different studios specializing in weddings and portraits. During the summer, we would photograph high school seniors-to-be and I shot all of the outdoor sessions. This meant I was in one of our local parks from early in the morning to late in the evening, photographing a different person every 30 minutes or so. I didn't have time to use a reflector so I quickly learned how to best use open sky next to shady areas for a directional lighting. I could even get different light ratios depending on time of day and location. I wouldn't know how the sessions went until I saw the proofs about a week after the shoot yet I rarely had to do a retake for lack of good lighting. I sometimes think we tend to make things more complicated than they need to be today simply because we can. Digital makes shooting portraits much easier today yet we tend to complicate things by trying to bring the studio outdoors. KISS is still the best method when shooting today.

[@TheSlantedLens]

Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@mikecardan]

That is so true....the wind does not blow ever until you put up a reflector and then just then it blows all the time......lol Awesome. Great video.

[@TheSlantedLens]

It is crazy, but it does seem to be the case!

[@ThungStudios]

Those direct sunlight ones look fantastic, taking it against darker colors in the trees was really smart when combined with the softer front lighting

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[@christiansampayan8818]

I love your tutorials. They are clear and comprehensive. Thank you so much for this!

[@MapleLeaf98115]

Great video! I have a better understanding of reflectors now. How high should the reflector normally be outdoors? Thx.

[@krystianmutryn8873]

This is the best video explaining how to use reflectors. Thank you!

[@TheSlantedLens]

Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for your comment!

[@WorldMusicStageRecords]

And that folks is how it is done. Another excellent video.

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Thank you. Glad you found the video worthwhile!

[@chrispy94]

This is fantastic! I’m a OCF outdoor shooter, but it can come off as one dimensional and , of course it sought to fight and get balance in bright sun. I think I’ve just to be Ed n converted. Thank you!!

[@TheSlantedLens]

You are very welcome. Thanks for your comment!

[@LukasLangeDE]

That‘s a really nice tutorial about how to use it in different scenarios. Thank you!

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You are very welcome. Thanks for the compliment!

[@MrIowahawks77]

You Make the best Videos

[@TheSlantedLens]

Thank you for that nice feedback. Enjoy your week!

[@cesarebonazza]

CHEETAHSTAND Reflector Holder Arm your assistant will be proud of you 😊

[@TheSlantedLens]

That is a nice little holder!

[@vekofoto]

Thank you for these great tips!

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[@kennypringle4580]

Good info like always👍

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[@flaviopresutti]

Great video Jay P I use reflectors all the time on exterior and interior

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Great to hear. Thanks for you comment!

[@JohnChubbSr]

That was great!!!

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[@radovanrosic3653]

Great tutorial!Keep on click'n

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[@Michaelajacksonfilms]

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[@manoharmgr8235]

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Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@oriffel]

how do you fasten them to the top of the stand?

[@TheSlantedLens]

Westcott has a clip that attaches to the stand and then clips onto the reflector. Jay P talks about it at time stamp 03:36

[@kireibeautypruducts2309]

You don't ever need batteries 🎉🎉🎉, only the camera's

[@JohanJoosteMusiek]

I like your videos JP, but fyi, the Japanese call it "bokê" and not "boka" like many Americans do. 😜

[@TheSlantedLens]

Yeah, I struggle to pronounce it correctly.

[@DynastyUK]

Had it muted and the intro looked like you were threatening to kill me!

[@TheSlantedLens]

Hope I didn't scare you. Hope you learned some good tips!

[@DynastyUK]

@@TheSlantedLens haha .Yeah some great stuff. good job :)

[@fuzzytalz]

That “clamshell” is just under lighting, which isn’t attractive at all. I’m surprised you kept that footage in the video.

[@TheSlantedLens]

It is under lighting with one reflector and then side light with the other. Did you look at the images. We thought they turned out very nice.

[@fuzzytalz]

@@TheSlantedLens Yes, I looked at the images and thought light from below was too strong

[@jasonbodden8816]

@@fuzzytalz I also thought the light from below was too strong. Or the light up top wasn't strong enough. It was very bottom heavy.