Photography Week

PORTRAITS WITH FLARE

15 MINS

There are many ways to avoid lens flare. You can attach a lens hood, alter the angle of your shot, block incoming light, or choose to shoot at certain times of day to mitigate this often unwanted phenomenon. But, used intentionally, lens flare can be an effective way to spice up your outdoor portraits.

The stylised aesthetic is particularly useful if you want to

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