Portrait – Outdoor Diffused Light

Soft light from overcast sky, open shade, or golden hour.

First Test Shot Settings

  • Shooting mode: Aperture Priority
  • Focus: Eye-detection or single-point on the nearest eye
  • Aperture: f/2.8
  • Shutter: Camera chooses
  • ISO: 200

Take one shot → check histogram and eye sharpness → adjust as needed.

Suggested Equipment

Fast prime (50 mm or 85 mm), optional reflector.

Quick Tip

This is one of the most forgiving outdoor lighting situations — great for flattering skin tones.