How to Shoot Beautiful Portraits in Harsh SunlightSHOOT IN MANUAL. ... WIDEN YOUR APERTURE. ... PUT THEIR BACKS AT AN OFF-ANGLE TO THE SUN (FOR SKIN TONES) ... MATCH THEIR SKIN EXPOSURE TO THE BACKGROUND EXPOSURE. ... USE SPOT METERING. ... OVEREXPOSE FOR THE SKIN. ... USE YOUR COUPLES TO SHADE EACH OTHER. ... DON'T LOOK AT THE CAMERA.