Backlight, face light, one pose — soft portraits without a studio
Shoot flattering outdoor portraits with a phone at golden hour: position the sun behind or to the side, fill the face with a wall or open sky, one simple pose, and a quick edit that doesn't look filtered to death.
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Golden hour: sun low. Put sun behind or to the side so the face isn't squinting into noon glare. Bounce light from a pale wall or open sky onto the face.
If the face is dark, turn them slightly toward the bright side — don't crank exposure until skin blows out.
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