Welcome my awesome friend and fabulous photographer–Shari Hanson sharing a great photo tip today–Finding the Open Shade.
Hello friends and followers of Kristen Duke! I have known Kristen since high school and feel so blessed to know her! When I was starting out in photography she was (and still is) an endless source of information and help to me! I am so pleased that she invited me to be with you today and excited to share an awesome lighting tip with you!

When shooting with natural light we all know that the best light is usually found early in the morning or around an hour before sunset — what people like to call the “Golden Hour.” Does this mean that we just put our cameras away during the rest of the day? NO WAY, JOSE!! If you’re afraid of shooting in bright sun, then this is the lesson for you! If you know how to find open shade, then you can shoot on bright sunny days with no problem!… Continue Reading






















































































