Trenchcoatx170703karleegreysunlitxxx10 Portable ^new^ May 2026
Forget speedlights. For true sun-shaping power, use a portable 200W or 400W battery-powered strobe (like the Godox AD series or Profoto B10). They fit in a backpack but provide enough "punch" to compete with the sun.
The trench coat is a staple of "sunlit" photography because of its texture and movement. trenchcoatx170703karleegreysunlitxxx10 portable
Bring down the highlights slightly to ensure the "sunlit" areas of the trench coat retain their fabric detail rather than blowing out to pure white. Forget speedlights
Ensure your portable trigger supports HSS. This allows you to shoot at wide apertures (like f/1.8 or f/2.8) in bright sunlight, giving you that creamy, blurred background while keeping the trench coat sharp. 3. Lighting Techniques for the "Sunlit" Glow The trench coat is a staple of "sunlit"
Slide your white balance toward the yellow/magenta side.