Prime lenses and polarizing filtersare an easy way to cut down on midday photography problems. Primes, for instance, tend to handle contrast and flarevery well. Ever shoot … 展开

Much of the frustration surrounding midday portrait lighting has to do with the problems of front lighting. The sun shines down from out in front of your subject, producing harsh under-eye circles, squinting expressions, unflattering under-chin shadows, and more. … 展开

As I’ve emphasized throughout this article, midday shadows look pretty bad – and an easy way to get rid of shadows is to banish them with light of … 展开

The biggest issue with midday lighting is contrast. Fortunately, reflectors and scrim panels are designed to reduce contrast between your subject and the surrounding environment. Reflectors, for instance, come in tons of different sizes, shapes, and colors; they can be … 展开