Let's title this tip: The problem with backlighting.
Alternative title: How to force your camera to auto-focus into direct sunlight.
So here's the problem with backlighting: I can't really see what I'm shooting. My eyes are worthless when looking into a bright light source, so I'm pretty inept when attempting to focus manually in such a situation. Apparently, my camera has the same problem, and cannot focus, and thus cannot capture my desired photo. Wanna see how I learned to "force" my camera to focus?
And the best thing about this tip? It requires no fancy, expensive equipment. Ready?
Oh yeah, I'm totally high-tech. I blocked the sun with my hand. I totally did a little happy dance when this little "trick" actually worked.
I block the sun so the camera can focus. Then I remove my hand and snap the pre-focused picture. Voila!
Orange County Child Portrait Photographer
9 comments:
Ingenious, Susan! I love your technique and the resulting image. I'm a big fan of photos with sun flare, one that's done right like yours. Just fabulous, as always! =)
Thank you so much. I needed this tip today.
Brilliant as the sun! Thanks for sharing!
Kristin
genious. seriously.
we do that at night with flash sometimes. I diffuse it with my hand, or an index card.
yup your pretty awesome! I will try this!
I was just being tormented by this very situation yesterday! As in, before I read this post with your fancy solution. Great idea!
Your light hearted humor always cracks me up. This is a great tip. Thanks for sharing!
That's Awesom!! You're my hero. Seriously. ;)
XO*Tricia
I have to try that! So simple... the only thing is that I don't think I'm going to be seeing any sun at all for several days. Drat.
Thanks for the tip!
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