Portrait – Outdoor Bright Sunlight

Harsh midday or strong direct sun.

First Test Shot Settings

  • Shooting mode: Aperture Priority
  • Focus: Eye-detection or single-point on the nearest eye
  • Aperture: f/4
  • Shutter: Camera chooses
  • ISO: 100

Take one shot → check for harsh shadows and histogram → adjust as needed.

Suggested Equipment

Reflector or diffuser, lens hood.

Quick Tip

Turn the subject so the sun is behind them or use open shade when possible.