1. Watch and learn how light behaves and moves.
  2. While indoors, use windows to either backlight your subject or light them directly.
  3. A curtain can be a great way diffuse natural light.
  4. When using a reflector, avoid lighting the model from below.
  5. The best time to shoot outdoor portraits is when the sun’s not shining from above but from the side—either morning or evening.
  6. Always look at your background—it shouldn’t have bright or vibrant spots.
  7. When working with natural light, it is very important to have patience and the will to experiment.
  8. Shooting RAW is a must so I can fix anything later in post-production if need be.
  9. If you are inside on an overcast day, consider positioning yourself as close to the window as possible and using a silver reflector.
  10. Light is the most intense in the middle of the day, which makes contrast and shadows more pronounced.