Bright, Sunny Days

[especht]

Hello,

How do other's approach taking photos when it is extremely bright and sunny, and you have no other choice but to take photos in the sun (@ high noon)?

I am setting up as part of a ceremony where the coordinators designate where you are going to be. I just checked it out and there is no shade in sight. :(

Thanks in advance!

[Mum2J&M]

Well, that sucks. I always try to seek shade and use fill flash to combat any harsh shadows. Good luck.

[Mike]

I take it you are shooting a wedding or similar? You can try using a bit of flash to fill in the heavy shadows that the sun will cause. Or try speaking with the coordinators to try and get a better spot if you are not happy with it.

[Perry Ge]

a) Exposure is easy. Sunny 16 as your starting point. Adjust as appropriate.
b) Fill flash or reflectors to fill in harsh shadows.
c) If you can get your hands on a scrim, even better.

[Karl C]

Maybe a two-stop GND filter to help with the bright sky.

Or any two-stop filter to help cut down on glare and make the light manageable.

Or just don't shoot the event. ;)

[Mum2J&M]

I guess what I don't understand is why, if someone wants a good photograph, they don't listen to the photographer.

[elysium]

I guess what I don't understand is why, if someone wants a good photograph, they don't listen to the photographer.
You forget some people can be ignorant or do not understand the same info as you may.

They may think it does not make a difference because as a photographer, you should have all the tools to make the picture perfect.

Pay all that money for high noon wash out+strong shadow pictures. Worth it? Nope. Will it happen again, you can bet on it. :lol:

[Karl C]

You forget some people can be ignorant or do not understand the same info as you may.

They may think it does not make a difference because as a photographer, you should have all the tools to make the picture perfect.

Pay all that money for high noon wash out+strong shadow pictures. Worth it? Nope. Will it happen again, you can bet on it. :lol:

My ex has difficulty understanding the logic too. I tell her shooting between 10am and 2pm isn't good and that I avoid it, if possible. Her reply, "Why? I've seen plenty of photos taken during the middle of the day". I stopped trying to explain it - she thinks she's right and I'm wrong. No, she's not a photographer.

One of the many reasons why she's classified as an "ex". :lol:

[elysium]

My ex has difficulty understanding the logic too. I tell her shooting between 10am and 2pm isn't good and that I avoid it, if possible. Her reply, "Why? I've seen plenty of photos taken during the middle of the day". I stopped trying to explain it - she thinks she's right and I'm wrong. No, she's not a photographer.

One of the many reasons why she's classified as an "ex". :lol:
Sorry ta hear. Yeah im down on camera geeks/nerds/tecchies/enthusiasts down here so I feel lonely.

A girlfriend who is also an enthusiast would be ideal but no waiting around for too long. Its the hardest thing to tell people who are set in their ways. Guess you just comply with their requests and yell "I TOLD YA SO" when it all goes wrong.

[majkid]

Sunny 16?

[beepclick]

Sunny 16?

Here is a link to some Sunny 16 info - it was given to me by "PhotosGuy" - a moderator here at POTN>
http://medfmt.8k.com/mf/sunny.html

[majkid]

Thannks Beepclick. Very intersting.

[especht]

Great information, I'm going to try to arrive really early to the event to see what additional spaces are available. Individual photos do not worry me as much as the group photos do.

[_Dc]

Not to jack the thread but if it's sunny outside, does the sunny 16 rule still apply with a CPL filter?

[Gipetto]

Not to jack the thread but if it's sunny outside, does the sunny 16 rule still apply with a CPL filter?

Absolutely, you just have to adjust for the light lost by the CPL - typically about 2 stops, but check the documentation for the filter to be sure.