briannaHighContrast

This is my first time shooting a model and as I don't own any special

lighting equipment, I decided to take it outside. We had some issues.

An extremely high on who knows what crap male and female wouldn't

leave us alone but then they eventually wandered away. Then my model

didn't like the smelly alley I persuaded her to go into so I only had a few

shots before she had enough of the smell. I went out shooting midday

when the sun was at its most brutal but I ended up enjoying the shoot

more than the days when I used to shoot abandoned buildings in Detroit.

Is it possible to continue shooting models outside in a street setting with

natural light or should I eventually purchase some speedlights? Or

maybe get a lens that works well in low light?

Thank you for any help!!

The harsh sun hurt you. Softening the focus some may help you. Well composed. A model shoot in public always draws attention, get used to it. As far as the model objecting, she needs to get over it.

There is a great portable lighting softbox (Impact 24" / $135) that your camera flash attaches to the back of. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=IMQB2424&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma&Top+Nav-Search=

Neli,  You did well for a first timer.  I suggest that you will want the electronic flash unit on your camera because you will want to learn to fill shadows to better go with the highlights.  Notice that your highlights are quite bright and your shadows fairly dark on the far side.  A flash will allow you to add enough light that the shadows will not seem so dark.

Good luck and enjoy photography,

Jerry

That shadow has to be filled from the side and not from the front on your camera. Get out of that harsh sun then start figuring out your lighting. The last thing you need in this one is more light!