Sione and Mosi Family Portrait.

Sione and Mosi Family Portrait.

Location: Botanical Gardens

Overall Evaluation: The lighting is diffused, however the sun did come out randomly and so the lighting kept changing. I did not use a reflector on any of my photos because i wanted to experiment just using natural lighting (not with a reflector, light meter etc). This photo is my favourite because i tried to use as many vantage points as i can. My composition is very central and minimal. By having the two parents and the child in the middle makes the image balanced.

Failures:

(Direct Lighting)

(Over Exposed)

(Under Exposed)

(Post Production)

Whats working? 

In diffused lighting situations my exposures are correct. The day that i had the photoshoot it was cloudy therefore my lighting was perfect. I left my home at around 10.30 am although i did arrange to leave my house at 9am where the sun wasn't too harsh, but due to the family having personal problems they were running a little late. The family was relaxed and easy to get along with and the child was in a playful mood which made the day run smoothly.

Whats not working?

I found myself at often times closing my Aperture down because the sun would just randomly come out. There would be some photos where the lighting is Perfect and then some where its overexposed.

What can i do next?

For my next Photoshoot i am going to bring along a Assistant and Reflector so that i dont have to keep turning up/down my aperture. Also keep in mind where my subjects are placed.