There are many different elements that constitute a good photograph. Not only do you have to adjust your camera to get the proper focus and shutter speed, but you must also shoot in the appropriate lighting. Oftentimes, in dark settings, photographers will use their flash to help light the area momentarily. Unfortunately, this can sometimes result in very obvious shadows being captured in the photograph, making it look unpleasant. When shooting your next portrait, keep several things in mind to help maintain shadow-free shots.
Instructions
- 1
Set your camera to auto mode. Doing this will allow your camera to automatically detect the amount of light, imploring it to use the flash only when necessary. If, however, your camera uses flash, and you're getting shadows, you should try some other methods as well.
2Move your subject farther from the background. This is particularly necessary when you're using flash, as the camera's light will create a shadow on any nearby objects located behind the subject. Moving the subject away from the background will allow the shadows to fall to the ground and not be picked up in the photograph.
3Shoot in the shade. This is necessary when shooting outdoors, as shooting directly beneath the sun will often cause harsh shadows. Shooting directly underneath the sun may also cause your subjects to squint their eyes and wrinkle their face in ways that look less aesthetically pleasing than standard portrait photos.
4Use a reflector. This is an object that's covered in foil or a similar reflective surface and bounces the light back to the subject, thus eliminating shadows. Set the reflect opposite of your light source to bounce light back in the direction of the light source, thus canceling out the shadow.
There are many different elements that constitute a good photograph. Not only do you have to adjust your camera to get the proper focus and shutter speed, but you must also shoot in the appropriate lighting. Oftentimes, in dark settings, photographers will use their flash to help light the area momentarily. Unfortunately, this can sometimes result in very obvious shadows being captured in the photograph, making it look unpleasant. When shooting your next portrait, keep several things in mind to help maintain shadow-free shots.
Instructions
- 1
Set your camera to auto mode. Doing this will allow your camera to automatically detect the amount of light, imploring it to use the flash only when necessary. If, however, your camera uses flash, and you're getting shadows, you should try some other methods as well.
2Move your subject farther from the background. This is particularly necessary when you're using flash, as the camera's light will create a shadow on any nearby objects located behind the subject. Moving the subject away from the background will allow the shadows to fall to the ground and not be picked up in the photograph.
3Shoot in the shade. This is necessary when shooting outdoors, as shooting directly beneath the sun will often cause harsh shadows. Shooting directly underneath the sun may also cause your subjects to squint their eyes and wrinkle their face in ways that look less aesthetically pleasing than standard portrait photos.
4Use a reflector. This is an object that's covered in foil or a similar reflective surface and bounces the light back to the subject, thus eliminating shadows. Set the reflect opposite of your light source to bounce light back in the direction of the light source, thus canceling out the shadow.
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