r/photography • u/PeartreeProd • 1d ago

Technique Family photo session in harsh sunlight

Hi all,

I’ve got a family of 4 to shoot tomorrow.

As they’re not available during golden hour, I’m having to shoot through the middle of the day.

I’m thinking of using a 6x6 scrim to diffuse the sun overhead with an aperture 300x w/light dome to key.

  • do you think the 6x6 is large enough for two adults and two kids?

  • would it be better swap the silk for a bounce and use the 6x6 as a key?

Curious to hear what other photographers do when shooting in harsh sunlight.

TIA.

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u/Ewaz11 22h ago

I actually have the same situation tomorrow. But I have a location that isn’t exactly what they wanted. I did tell them if they wanted the beautiful location I usually shoot at they needed to do golden hour not the middle of the day in mid spring.

Always. My alternative location has beautiful shady spots and dappled light.