Shooting gloomy

[AgNO3]

The skies have been gloomy for the past couple of weeks here in Dallas and I'm sick of waiting for a nice day to shoot some portraits of my wife and 9 month old.

So instead of waiting..I'd figure this is a great time to test everything i know about PP. I figure if i can pull off a nice shoot in gloomy weather. I can surely do it on a nice day.

Can anyone recommend any techniques while onsite that will help with the lighting? I do have a portable 36" shoot thru umbrella with a SB800 that i plan on bringing

Or how about tips in PP that will take away some of the gloom in the clouds.?

THanks

[SusanH1970]

Actually, cloudy, overcast days are great for shooting outdoor portraits. This one was shot on such a day (it was even slightly drizzling), just using a reflector: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3304/...e2d7fa1e_b.jpg

[Rolling Stone]

I agree with SusanH on the gloomy day shoots. Colors seem to be more rich and more even light. I curse the noon day sun! Unles I'm without camera. ; )

[SusanH1970]

Originally Posted by Rolling Stone

I agree with SusanH on the gloomy day shoots. Colors seem to be more rich and more even light. I curse the noon day sun! Unles I'm without camera. ; )

Yep. It's hard to get washed out colors and blown out highlights on cloudy days.