On sunny days look for an open, even shade for picture-taking and set your camera's flash mode to fill-flash.
How many times have you taken photographs on what seemed to be a perfect day; beautiful and sunny? I've always heard that when you're taking a photo outside, make sure the sun is behind the person taking the picture. The only problem is if the sun is behind the person taking the photo, then the sun is shining directly into the faces of your subjects.
To see what I mean, take a quick look at the photo to the bottom, right of the two girls squinting in the direct sunlight.
Actually, overcast days are much better for picture-taking. There's plenty of light on an overcast day and the colors are rich and vibrant. Your camera's fill-flash setting adds just enough light to highlight your subject.
So, remember, if you need to take photos on a sunny day, look for an open, even shade. The picture to the top, right was taken around 4 pm in an area that was totally shaded from the sun with my camera's flash set to fill-flash.
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