10 Natural Light Portrait Tips in One Take

06/10/2026

Natural light is a more affordable and accessible way to light your portraits, but it can be tough to master. Join Juan in this one-take video, as he shares his top 10 tips for mastering natural light and creating more compelling portrait photographs.

  • 0:00 - Directional Lighting
  • 1:13 - Hand Method
  • 1:50 - Building Bounce
  • 2:55 - Background Ideas
  • 3:55 - Harsh Light
  • 4:44 - Stop Posing Your Models
  • 5:34 - Shoot in the Shade
  • 6:20 - Catch Light
  • 6:59 - The Last Tip