From Overcast to High Noon: The Ultimate Natural Light Photography Class

Struggling with tricky outdoor lighting? This class will teach you how to handle any natural light scenario—from full sun to overcast, backlit to high noon—so you can create stunning, professional-quality images every time. You’ll learn how to find the best angles, control exposure, work with natural reflectors and get dreamy skin tones straight out of the camera. No more avoiding harsh light or spending hours trying to fix bad lighting in post!

I’m adding a bonus mini lesson all about my passion: mastering bright light—how to pose, expose and control harsh shadows, edit, what to wear and all about angles for amazing results. Once you embrace it, bright light becomes a powerful tool!

Shooting backlit in full sun is stunning but tricky—overexposure, lens flare, blown-out skies. I’ll show you how to fix these with angles, natural reflectors, and camera tweaks so you keep the dreamy glow. It’s my favorite lighting for quick edits and gorgeous skin tones! Once you master it, you’ll love the soft, glowing look it creates.

Overcast days might seem dull, but the soft, even light is a dream. I’ll show you how to avoid flat lighting, find the best angles, and work with your subject for pro-level shots. The trick is knowing how to shape the light so your images feel rich and dynamic, even under gray skies.

When thin clouds create soft glow, you risk blown-out skies and flat contrast. I’ll show you how to control exposure, add depth, and make your images pop while keeping a natural feel. Small adjustments in angles and settings can turn tricky light into something beautiful.

Cloudy skies can soften backlighting, but they also risk making images look flat. Even when you think the sun is “hiding” and any angle will look great, that is not the case. I’ll show you how to use subtle rim light, find the best angles, and tweak settings for depth and glow. Even on gray days, you can create warm, luminous portraits full of life.

The soft, golden glow of early morning creates a stunning backlight effect, but it also requires careful exposure and positioning. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to use the gentle warmth of morning light to enhance your subject, control lens flare, and balance highlights and shadows for a dreamy, professional look.

Open shade avoids harsh shadows but can look flat. I’ll show you how to find the best shaded light, use natural reflectors, and keep skin tones fresh. Mastering shade means you can turn any spot into a perfect, flattering setup. Also learn the really important lesson that not all shade is created equal!

Direct sunlight can be harsh, creating strong shadows and high contrast—but when used correctly, it can also produce bold, striking images. I’ll teach you how to pose your subject for the best light, control highlights and shadows, and make the most of full sun without losing detail or creating unflattering results. Learning to work with strong light opens up endless creative options.

When the sun is high in the sky, backlighting can be tricky, often causing harsh shadows and overexposed backgrounds. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to adjust your shooting angle, position your subject effectively, and tweak your camera settings to create soft, balanced images even in challenging midday conditions.

Low sun backlighting—whether during golden hour or just before sunset—creates a magical glow and stunning rim light. I’ll walk you through how to position your subject to maximize this effect, manage lens flare creatively, and capture warm, luminous images with rich depth and dimension.

Low sun can create beautiful contrast and depth, but it’s easy to overexpose. I’ll teach you how to use directional light, play with shadows, and balance exposure for a bold yet natural look. Even in strong light, you can create stunning, dynamic portraits.