Tips for Beautiful Autumn Portrait Shoots
There is a special kind of magic that comes with outdoor, autumn and winter photo sessions. The leaves are changing to glorious warm tones, creating a lovely backdrop for any photo session. Here are some tips to make your autumn photo sessions go smoothly.
1. Dress warmly. You will be surprised at how often this is overlooked. Since you’ll be standing outside for a long period of time, short sleeves, thin fabrics, and open toe shoes will not be comfortable for very long. Shivering makes it hard to look happy and pose properly.
2. Wear sun cream. Protecting your skin should be a priority throughout the year, not just in summer. Use a good moisturiser to protect your skin from chilly winds.
3. Watch the weather. Warmer, dry days are preferable for outdoor shoots. Light rain is do able, but heavy rain isn’t pleasant to stand out in for any length of time. Keep an eye on the weather forecast to make sure that you don’t end up with very windy or wet conditions.
4. Be flexible. If the weather isn't exactly what you had hoped for, see if you can still make the photo session work. Sometimes you can just work with the weather on that particular day, but on other occasions, rescheduling might be the best option.
5. Incorporate colour. Even though autumn has some amazing colours to work with, why not wear a splash of color to really stand out in your photos? For example, vibrant shades of blues and greens look amazing amongst crunchy brown leaves.
6. Plan your day. Taking your photos just after the sun rises or just before it sets will provide you with amazing lighting so try and plan your session around those times.
Take some hot tea or coffee along to make your photo session even more enjoyable and get ready for some beautiful results.
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