Camera Settings for Outdoor Portrait Photography [Perfect exposure every time!]

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Camera Settings for Outdoor Portrait Photography covers how to achieve perfect exposure every time you shoot outdoors! This photography tutorial will demonstrate what camera settings to use for direct sunlight to achieve the best results during your next outdoor photo shoot. These camera settings are also useful for outdoor video.
Good camera settings for outdoor portraits can be difficult to find, so in this video tutorial, we will take a look at tips you can use to improve your outdoor portrait photography by analyzing what camera settings to use when shooting in direct sun. ISO settings explained, portrait photography settings such as correct shutter speed for portraits, why you should use an ND filter//neutral density filter, etc. These tips and tricks are useful for beginners and those more experienced with portrait photography and will have you taking better photos and portraits in no time.
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@michaelgoodwin4480 3 жыл бұрын

First time hearing many of these. Can’t wait to experiment with the ISO tip!

@tinothepilot 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the ISO tip. I didn’t realize that and can’t wait to explore that tip.

@watchdogsgamerbobiswatchdo8379 Жыл бұрын

I Tried It right now My Portraits never looked better!, Thanks A Lot Pal😁

3 жыл бұрын

Your video is absolutely awesome. You have a simple, concise & clear way to explain things without unnecessary show. Thank you !

@paulchoccyt1303 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I found this helpful, recently I had someone facing the sunlight and I knew afterwards because it was midday period it was to harsh.

@Micah-Woods 3 жыл бұрын

Grateful for these tips! I like shooting toward the sun. The flares are nice. I never thought about the dynamic range aspect with iso. 👌🏽

@sald2of6 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent tip on the Higher ISO - I never knew that. Thank you!

@Daniel-vu4qu 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing tips! Actually useful for someone who knows their way around a camera.

@mitp2514 4 жыл бұрын

You have one of the best simple explaining of portrait basic photography, i do alot of landscape and now getting into portraits this helps alot i did what you suggested and photos came of great on my model. Appreciate time and effort you put into this video to help people like me.

@JMWilyat 4 жыл бұрын

Hi! I’m really happy to hear that the video helped you in your recent project. Thanks for the feedback.

@keepaustinketo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for including a recommended F stop and shutter speed. I’m fairly new to photography. I have to take a portrait series this weekend. Somehow I stumbled upon your video as a suggestion to me. Thank you

@KCStorm 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome tips! Looking forward to trying this new info out. Thanks for sharing!

@usmanjee120 2 жыл бұрын

learned a new thing today here in this video. Thank you so much for explaining importance of ISO outdoor. Cheers

@kawaiiphotobooth3248 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you ...awesome tips I have to implement tat now

@francoisczevastienlabita2278 3 жыл бұрын

Thank u so much sir! It is a big help for starting to have a photography. Thanks a lot!

@owenlangford9074 3 жыл бұрын

the way my jaw dropped when you said high iso outside…definitely trying this today

@merionH 3 жыл бұрын

Doing team photos, can't wait to try this !

@KCStorm 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.....thank you....love this information. I wish I had seen this vid. A few weeks ago. Great information. Thank you!

@cindyturpening2298 3 жыл бұрын

You have intrigued me with this iso tip! Can’t wait to experiment tomorrow.

@JMWilyat 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Hope the shoot goes well.

@omarlistills 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips on ISO. Can’t wait to try it out

@JMWilyat 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Best of luck!

@UncompressedWAVmusic 3 жыл бұрын

Really great thank you.

@alpha-betthemaestro6603 2 жыл бұрын

Yoooo. That ISO tip just blew me away! I know its true because I did it by mistake one time when I shot a high ISO as just a test shot outdoors in direct sun and it wound up being the best shot of the entire session day. I was wrecking my brain trying to understand why, (always taught the lower the ISO the better), but now I know. Thanks for this video and sharing this knowledge!

@BambooScar 2 жыл бұрын

Lol that’s awesome!

@andrewkeating8952 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips. Thanks

@charlestran7309 4 жыл бұрын

This was very helpful, thank you very much. Keep this content up

@JMWilyat 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching, Charles!

@daveyrayschroeder9167 2 жыл бұрын

I've been an amateur Photographer for over 30 years. ISO: I guess I had an old school thought process from using film for more years than digital...for portrait/landscape, lower ASA/ISO = better. The higher ISO for digital made a difference in dynamics, I never would have realized. It's a subtle but definitely there. Thank you!

@TFaminu 2 жыл бұрын

❤️

@saurabhrathoree 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your wonderful tips ...it was very Helpful for my first outdoor shoot ...God bless you 🙏😇

@VanillaDolphinz 2 жыл бұрын

Very useful!!! Thank you so much for the info 😁

@Rider-hh9it 2 жыл бұрын

I like shooting towards the sun underexposing background (need to experiment) and add some subject fill with off camera flash. All very good information. Thx!

@vetrn7603 3 жыл бұрын

I never thought to use the ND filters and increasing my ISO. I usually us ND filters for low ISO long exposures to smooth out running water and clouds. Am really excited to play with this and see what happens. Thanks for the tips.

@JMWilyat 3 жыл бұрын

Best of luck on your shoot! Thanks for watching.

@markdowling5000 3 жыл бұрын

Great explamation...best practical application tutorial that I have seen.

@anibalibanezrisso6248 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this great tutorial!

@JMWilyat 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@nieco2528 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing 🤙🏾

@carsondrae4865 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve always been afraid to mess with the ISO! Thank you! And I’ve had these filters forever and NEVER USED THEM! I’m gonna start today! Lol

@watchdogu.s.a.8973 2 жыл бұрын

Change every exposure setting on your camera to the extremes. Change and pay attention to the results and do it until you have a complete understanding of shutter speed, aperture, and ISO. Each setting change on any one of those dictates that one (or both) of the others must then be changed in order to have the best exposure. In care you aren't aware, the three make up the "exposure triangle". You can get truly creative with your camera only after you understand the whats and whys of each component. Do you have to understand it to be able to make a good picture? You do not. An automatic mode such as A, S, P... depending on our camera brand, will set the exposure but it can't know what effect you might want to achieve. You can always change it all back. Go for it!

@aspiringproduction3006 3 жыл бұрын

you’ve just upped my game by 9 and 3/4 ;) thanks mate

@JMWilyat 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help! :) thank you for watching!

@dimiangelov7590 3 жыл бұрын

I agree about iso !

@thelyfeofhite8148 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips!!!

@JMWilyat 3 жыл бұрын

Sure thing! Thanks for watching!

@PicsbyTower 3 жыл бұрын

Brooo this Intro video is the one 🔥🔥you killed it.

@hurleygreen927 3 жыл бұрын

GREAT TIPS! Also enjoyed the upbeat music in the video! :)

@hiphopballet25 3 жыл бұрын

so glad to hear the shooting towards the sun. I always wanna do that and its the first thing i get a comments on. I always say, just wait and see.

@JMWilyat 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, clients just need to have faith in the process! Happy shooting!

@ma.luisabyrd7130 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! I have a shoot and the client insists upon full sunlight scenario... this was TOTALLY HELPFUL! 🙏🏼

@JMWilyat 3 жыл бұрын

So happy you found this useful! Hope your shoot went well. Thanks for watching.

@knp4867 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I tried it. Higher ISO really makes the pictures better in sunlight than 100 ISO.

@Canadianforestfairy Ай бұрын

For full sun, in your opinion whats a good high iso?

@knp4867 Ай бұрын

I would say not to go over 250 because I start to see noise.

@waqarfarooq6036 2 жыл бұрын

Good tip about iso 800-1200, will test

@roberttaylor3232 Жыл бұрын

Great Info!

@Holmesharryd 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips 🤙🏻🤙🏻

@william72113 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sun behind subject! Sounds good.

@JMWilyat 3 жыл бұрын

😎 ☀️

@D.radventures2021 3 жыл бұрын

This was a very helpful tip. Could you also do a hands on video photoshoot where you demonstrate all these helpful tips showing real scenarios and camera settings. Thanks and you got a new sub.

@SandyMartinelliSullivan 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! trying this :)

@dennisetaimua9498 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@Shotbymilkgames 3 жыл бұрын

intro vibes of you know who ahha love it man

@cocourtnae-9325 3 жыл бұрын

I live on an island and it’s always sunny here. I’m a huge beginner and I’m really hoping to do my daughter’s 1st bday shoot :)

@linkedinfred 3 жыл бұрын

This is really useful. Thanks. I’m off to do my first ever outdoor portrait shoot tomorrow. Looking forward to trying out some of these. I really like the sun behind the subject. It looks so good. Haven’t heard of the ISO idea before, so will give this a try.

@JMWilyat 3 жыл бұрын

I’m happy you found the info useful! I hope your portrait shoot went all. Thanks for watching! 📸

@MathisSavoyat 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much your tips are very clear 🙏

@JMWilyat 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m glad you found this helpful :)

@hanamoaekeroma7187 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this, simple to understand. I am new to photography but i think it's common sense that you do want that softer sun. Iso at 800 is interesting will try and see how it goes. Thank you again

@JMWilyat 4 жыл бұрын

Best of luck on your shoot! Thanks for watching.

@stanfordgbilewon3024 3 жыл бұрын

Do have like a online class... you’re really vibrant in ur tips and trick I wanna learn more from you

@JMWilyat 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Stanford, I really appreciate the feedback! I’ll be working on an online class in the near future and I’m curious what kind of course you’d find most helpful? What do you most want to learn?

@Random40663 3 жыл бұрын

Wow i am glad i found ur channel..thank you

@mikelf9449 3 жыл бұрын

that was nice your video at the end wow!!!!!

@katlyn214 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@JMWilyat 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Kat! Thanks for watching!

@genevievedevries8199 3 жыл бұрын

I never subscribe to You Tube but....your videos are ON POINT! you're great at this. So helpful, straight top the point. Thank you

@JMWilyat 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That feedback means the world. I’m glad you found the content helpful.

@DiviPhotos 3 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks for sharing

@JMWilyat 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙏

@Mr_owl_vibes 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent advice and info man, Thank you so much! no wonder some of my photos were looking softer I was doing 200 shutterspeed, Ill try 500! :)

@JMWilyat 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@violatarves7556 3 жыл бұрын

VERY PRECISE I LOVE IT

@JMWilyat 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! Glad you enjoyed it.

@carolinececiltextiles2267 4 жыл бұрын

This is really helpful! Out of curiosity, how do you shoot your own videos? Would love to see a behind-the-scenes video about your process shooting on-camera videos from lighting to camera to editing.

@JMWilyat 4 жыл бұрын

Love this idea! I'll definitely make a video covering this.

@rachealogochukwu1839 4 жыл бұрын

Thank u so much

@JMWilyat 4 жыл бұрын

Most welcome 😊

@warriorpoet667 2 жыл бұрын

Bounce boards are a fantastic way to get soft natural light onto a subject

@rasecroel2366 3 жыл бұрын

I was always so worried about Iso until I I found this video... Thanks

@JMWilyat 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you found this useful!

@PlayboysMom 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all this information. What F-stop do you recommend or should I just set the camera in Tv mode with the iso (800) and shutter speed (1/500) and let the camera pick the f stop?

@ajcthekreator 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot bruh

@JMWilyat 3 жыл бұрын

Anytime!

@noreenkarcher7867 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful information! If it's cloudy out does it matter what time of the day to shoot outdoor portraits?

@dianes9202 3 жыл бұрын

I'm very new thanks for the information

@JMWilyat 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help! Thanks for watching.

@ambersowersby350 4 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@ATLDRUMACADEMY 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@JMWilyat 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@wellplannedtrip 2 жыл бұрын

Nice tips. Thank you.👍 May i know which camera you use to record video? Also audio?

@walterrau3724 9 ай бұрын

I like Fall, early in the morning or late in the afternoon

@GenesisAnne 3 жыл бұрын

YUP’ the iso for sure!

@_traveling_trio 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for this! Curious if you’d recommend anything different now that it’s been a few years. Also curious if you’d still boost up your ISO without an ND filter. Doing my first outdoor portrait shoot tomorrow morning & don’t have one quite yet.

@arlenducklow5145 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! I'm excited to try the ISO tip. What would you suggest for a metering mode when shooting into direct sunlight to not have everything blown out or under exposed?

@JMWilyat 3 жыл бұрын

I think spot-metering is really reliable. I show you how I use spot metering for portraits in this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i65ieJmUktWccps.html

@arlenducklow5145 3 жыл бұрын

@@JMWilyat Thanks man! Keep up the awesome work & happy shooting!

@cornelenebeli9837 3 жыл бұрын

Hi J.M Wilyat, thanks very insightful. What would you advise if the shoot is at 11am just before noon.? Can you speak to using strobes lights to over power the sun.?

@JMWilyat 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Cornel, if you are shooting between 11am and noon I would recommend using something to diffuse the sunlight so your subject does not have that harsh light on their face. You would be better off diffusing that light rather than attempting to balance the shadows using a strobe, especially if the lighting is changing constantly such as the sun going behind the clouds. Hope that helps! Thank you for watching.

@Justinaleeblack 2 жыл бұрын

Most of my photos of subjects will be on the beach in and near the water primary during the day. Can you please offer tips for beach photos

@edadan 3 жыл бұрын

Who do you recommend for the ND filters...and...do you recommend variable ND filters?

@gp1003 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t you just increase your shutter speed instead of using a ND filter? Since you have to be at 1/500 s minimum, might as well go up to 1/2000 if needed to kill the extra light while keeping your ISO at 800 and aperture wide open. Your thoughts? Awesome tips by the way.

@jbentertainment2037 3 жыл бұрын

I have a photoshoot to do on Sunday but it will be cloudy so what should I use on a cloudy day??

@Gmoobsay10 3 жыл бұрын

What about white balance? Should I leave it on shade or AWB? And for my image quality I Use Raw is it best option for portrait photography??

@kingdrafted1775 4 жыл бұрын

Got yourself a new subscriber

@JMWilyat 4 жыл бұрын

You’re awesome! Thanks for subscribing. You’re part of my founders club now!

@Titorochi 4 жыл бұрын

Me too

@JessCatorc 3 жыл бұрын

This was so helpful, thank you! Learning how to use my Sony :)

@JMWilyat 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear this helped you!

@shepard1783 2 жыл бұрын

I currently have a CPL and FL-D filters but not an ND filter. Would either of these be okay for outdoor photos on bright days? Living in Texas it gets very bright and very hot

@martinbobis6764 3 жыл бұрын

1/500 is fine if the subject is moving but 1/200 or 250 should be fine for 95% of the time

@Master_T_ 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, ISO in relation to dynamic range was also new for me. Quick question though on the shutter speed. Do you have your lens IS enabled with this high shutter speed or do you disable it like when shooting from tripod to not have IS compensate for something that is not there? Thanks so much for your response.

@JMWilyat 3 жыл бұрын

This is a great question! The short answer is when shooting handheld keep your IS on ALWAYS. Your mileage might vary depending on the IS of the lens. In my experience with Canon L-Series glass you are safe to leave it on always when shooting handheld. I have found it to be entirely reliable and in most cases gives me a more stable shot especially with a longer lens. I would assume the same would apply to other brand lenses but I’d encourage you to test it to compare results.

@RafalGendarz 2 жыл бұрын

I understand ND for videos but with photos you can increase the shutter speed right?

@Canadianforestfairy Ай бұрын

New sub question! Have you tried the variable ND x polarizing lens all in one? Also have you tried the ND black mist filter?

@JMWilyat Ай бұрын

Hey there, I find a standalone variable ND to be the most useful. Maybe a standalone pro mist filter if the project calls for it. But general I think the all in one products are a bit trendy and unnecessary. You’ll probably find yourself using the variable ND more than anything else.

@jeffreybiron1143 3 жыл бұрын

Aperture recommended settings?

@fatimasalgado3221 2 жыл бұрын

I'm really wondering how to reduce shadows (light trickling through tree branches/leaves). I photographed a family in a pathway where there are over arching trees . I'm wondering if I need to adjust the ISO so the faces look "clean" of shadows?

@watchdogu.s.a.8973 2 жыл бұрын

Adjusting your ISO won't eliminate shadows. Try using a speedlight/flash mounted on your hot shoe. A simple way to set the flash is to set for -1 to -2 ev (underexposed) so that you get enough light to eliminate the shadows but not to override ambient light. It'll take a bit of trial and error but it will be well worth the effort.

@TheTherams1 3 жыл бұрын

When shooting Models in and outdoor, do you set your camera to manual or do you use a semi auto mode? Finally what filter or filters would you suggest we use? I thank you in anticipation for your reply.

@HB-ow9wy 4 жыл бұрын

I tried following someone else's advice to keep ISO at 100 outside but at the 8-11 f stop they recommended for a wider focus area but it was resulting in dark images and the only thing i could change was ISO! So yes at 800-1200 range, my pictures were coming out great!

@JMWilyat 4 жыл бұрын

It’s a lesser known approach to nailing outdoor exposure, but makes such a difference! Glad this is working for you, and congrats on the successful shoot!

@immigrationparalegalservic7800 4 жыл бұрын

I've also followed "experts'" advise to keep it at 100. As for the shutter speed I was told to keep it double the fps so I was confused when you said at 1/5000. Can you explain ?

@JMWilyat 4 жыл бұрын

In this video I was referring to 1/500 as a good shutter speed to eliminate motion blur when shooting handheld portraits. If you’re shooting video I would suggest setting the shutter to “angle” mode and just leave it as 180, this will always ensure natural motion blur regardless of frame rate and you won’t need to touch the shutter ever. But yes the rule is double your frame rate for the shutter, so 24fps is a 1/48 shutter, etc. hope that helps!

@immigrationparalegalservic7800 4 жыл бұрын

@@JMWilyat honestly the other day I was shooting (manual) 24fps and set the shutter at 1/50, since my camera doesn't have 48, used a good ND filter and I'm kinda disappointed that all of my my photos came out a bit blurry. It was a sunny/cloudy day. Not sure what I did wrong with the settings since I followed the rule... Thanks so much for your quick reply

@JMWilyat 4 жыл бұрын

Happy to help! The blurry footage could just be a result of shooting handheld. You might want to look into a gimbal for your video work, this will keep the movement smooth and help with the blur. I’ve got the one I use linked in the description of this video if you want to check it out.

@BambooScar 2 жыл бұрын

If I don’t have an ND filter, should I still target 800 ISO?

@1962maryse 3 жыл бұрын

👍

@elanamason4118 3 жыл бұрын

Will these tips work without the filter?

@amandaknoner6114 3 жыл бұрын

Would love to see this answered, a great question!

@Sauce-ke 3 жыл бұрын

Ill try the ISO tip to 500 and see what will the image look like out side in bright sunlight

@h.sumeraiii1923 4 жыл бұрын

What if i have only f3.5 lens. Whats the best setting sir?

@JMWilyat 4 жыл бұрын

What kind of lens is it? If you’re using it for portraits I’d suggest keeping it wide open at f3.5 and with the ISO between 500-800 and shutter at 1/500 or above. If the image is overexposed you’ll need an ND filter. I have a link to a good one in the video description.