Hello friends,
I have a EOS400d (XTi) and am still using the kit lens (18-55mm II).
I thought let me get my basics right before i upgrade the lens
Now coming to my problem....
When i take pictures of people (Not exactly portraits) in open space(quote fields)-sunny conditions-against light, i have the contrast settings skewed.
[I tried the programmed AE mode ("P") and Tv and Av modes.]
The people in the photo appear tooo dark

How do i get my composition right?
My expectations :
Get the background and the people in the foreground with nice contrast, and colors as natural as possible.
any specific settings to follow?
Thanks in advance for the help.
Regards,
Akshay