I think the most important things Try to keep the sun behind your subject (even when it seems directly overhead).

Avoid open shade as it gives little dimension and looks rather flat, and look for light patches to place your subject in.

On overcast days, have your subjects tilt their heads skyward or use something that reflects light back to their faces.

If you love that golden glow in photos, shoot during golden hour, close to sunrise and sunset, as the sun is low in the sky and creates long shadows.

To make perfect food shots, you’ll need three things: great food styling, natural light, and one or two Styrofoam boards for shadows.

It was shot in our studio’s makeup room, using a large window, a skylight rapid frame, a piece of foam board, and a white paper backdrop.

The best time to shoot outdoor portraits is when the sun’s not shining from above but from the side—either morning or evening.

Take a moment to review the image through the viewfinder before shooting. I’m not keen on shooting on overcast days because everything looks dull, even after color-correcting the images. It’s a lot more challenging to shoot in sunlight, but the results are totally worth it.