Mid day sunlight in Mali, West-Africa

[btwien clicks]

Hello all,

I am new to this forum and DPS, it is a great source for information. I am currently living in West-Africa, Mali and the light seems to be constantly changing.

I read some of the latest "shooting in bright daylight" articles and was wondering if there are more to be find, either here or on an external website?

Next week, I will be going on a shoot where there will be bright sunlight (no escape) and no use of (ND) filters...would bringing a white umbrella be a good option?

Thanks for any input, appreciated!
Ewien

[BigFuzzy]

I'm assuming from your question that you may be shooting people, or is it going to be some other style (tavel/landscape)?

[btwien clicks]

@BigFuzzy

It will be more environmental portrait ... I will be following a shepherd boy during the day...

[Rentham]

Assuming minimal gear / no flash: Put the subject between you and the sun, and expose for the face. If you don't want the background to blow out completely use something darker (like a tree line if there is one) as the background. Play around with some silhouettes, etc.