Mastering Photography – Lightshaping the sun

Learn to master harsh sunlight

Do you dream of being able to take photographs? in the middle of the brightest sun and still create beautiful images with great skin, controlled shadows and exactly the look you want?

In this video I show you exactly how I work with direct sunlight, both when I want to preserve the harsh, raw sunlightand when I want shape and soften the sun, so that the result is soft and flattering.

You will learn this in the video.

Photographing in direct, harsh sunlight
You will learn how to position your model in relation to the sun and how to work with direct light without ugly shadows and the classic “panda eyes”.

How to get a beautiful glow on your skin
I'll show you how I use the harsh sunlight deliberately to create images with lots of contrast, life and a fantastic glow in the skin.

How to shape the sun
You see how I change and control the existing sunlight, so that I decide where the light should hit and what expression the image should have.

From harsh sunlight to soft light
I'll show you the tools I use to transform the harsh midday sun into a much softer and more flattering light.

The techniques demonstrated on a real model
You follow the entire process in practice. You see placement, lighting, tools and the finished result, so you don't just hear the theory, but can actually see what's happening.

After the video you can

• Photograph in direct sunlight with much greater safety
• Position your model correctly in relation to the sun
• Avoid unwanted, harsh shadows and panda eyes
• Create a beautiful glow in the skin in direct sunlight
• Control and shape the existing sunlight
• Transform harsh sunlight into soft, flattering light
• Choose between a hard or soft look depending on the image you want to create

The video is for both new and experienced photographers and doesn't require you to love technical explanations. I'll walk you through it all step by step in simple and non-technical language.

The video is in English.

After this video, the harsh midday sun no longer needs to be something you plan around. It becomes another light source you know how to use, control, and shape.