We were out taking in the fall colors and it noticed a family getting some outdoor portraits done.
It's funny how you can watch someone shooting and tell if they know what they're doing or not. In this case it was not. Poor camera angle, shooting too close, no fill light were dead giveaways.

Outdoor portraits takes planning and skill. Extra equipment, a tripod, diffusers, bounce cards, and a flash or two will go along way to kick your portraits up a notch. I've been using foam boards to bounce the light as well as homemade reflectors made from PVC pipe and ripstop nylon. They're easy to make and cheap, well under $50 to make. I'll post some photos of the finished panels soon.

If you would like info on the panels and how to make them, post a comment. I'll be happy to send you the information.