Creating stunning portraits outdoors with flash doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, with the right understanding of ambient and artificial light, two small accessories can make a world of difference.
When shooting portraits outdoors, most photographers often think they need to wait for sunset to harness natural light and create natural-looking, dynamic portraits. However, the reality is that you’re not always going to have such favorable light or the luxury of time, so it’s more advantageous to learn how to manage and tame harsher sunlight with tools that are practical for outdoor photo sessions.
In this video from Filipino portrait photographer and lighting guru Jiggie Alejandrino, he discusses and demonstrates how he uses a single Sony F60RM II and an H&Y Revoring VND-CPL Mk II to maximize the capabilities of a Sony 50mm f/1.2 GM lens to create stunning portraits. The video includes various ways of using the sun as the key light or as supplementary lighting, depending on the position of the subject and the added light source—the single speedlight unit. This video shows how understanding how light affects your subject and how small yet powerful flash units can create stunning portraits under the sun.
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