Shooting in bright daylight - help!

attorneyjay

Suggestions for avoiding that washed out look that appears when shooting sports action in bright, midday sunlight?

What about using a polarizer filter?

Thanks!

Jay

javalon

This depends on what sport you want to keep the shutter speed up to freeze the action. Unfortunately I don't have any other suggestions.

donek

attorneyjay wrote: »

Suggestions for avoiding that washed out look that appears when shooting sports action in bright, midday sunlight?

What about using a polarizer filter?

Thanks!

Jay

If possible shoot the shaded side and expose for the skin. You'll have blown rim lighting, but it looks much better.

RedFish71`

i ran into the same situation on saturday shooting racing. they dont know how to race in the early morning or evening!!! i did exactly as donek said and loved the results!!! it's called making lemonade out of lemons!!! i'll post my results from saturday to show you what i mean. look for a Sebring SCCA thread.

Airedrifter

Altitude -- the higher you get above your subject the less it looks washed out.

Polarizer -- It will help with contrast and be a more pleasing photo in harsh noon type light.

FWIW

Zerodog

It is easier to deal with too much light than not enough:D

tjk60

If you have to shoot into the light, make sure you expose for the subject. In post you can help by making sure your black point is buried.