There is a special kind of magic that comes with outdoor photo sessions, especially during the Fall and Winter months.
During the Fall season, there are wonderful opportunities to utilize the bounty of brilliantly colored leaves, apple picking, pumpkin patches, and cooler weather wardrobe choices to create a warm backdrop.
A Winter photo session can provide an equally abundant display of magical effects. The snow lightly falling and icicles hanging from the branches create a lovely backdrop.
If you are considering a Fall or Winter professional photo shoot, here are some tips to make your session go smoothly.
- Dress warmly: You will be surprised at how often this is overlooked. Since you will be standing outside for an extended 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.
- Wear sunscreen: Protecting your skin should be a priority throughout the year, not only during the summer months. Use a good moisturizer to protect your skin from chilly winds.
- Watch the weather: Warmer days may seem more pleasant but melting snow can change the entire look of your backdrop. If you are looking for light snow flurries, try and keep an eye on the weather forecast to make sure that you don’t end up with melting or heavy snow.
- Be flexible: If the weather isn’t exactly what you had hoped for, see if you can still make the photo session work. If, however, you are scheduling this session in advance, you may just have to work with the weather on that day.
- Incorporate color: Fall and Winter months include an abundance of amazing tones, 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.
- 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.
- Heat packs: It’s a good idea to bring along some hand warmers to make cold temperatures more tolerable.
Lastly, bring hot tea or coffee along to make your photo session even more enjoyable and get ready for beautiful results.
2 Comments
Dec 8, 2021, 12:07:33 PM
Bobbi-Jo Grenier - Awe, I'm so happy you enjoyed it and found it helpful. Thanks for reading.
Dec 8, 2021, 12:04:59 PM
Donna C. - I enjoyed reading your latest post, Bobbi-Jo. You are a talented photographer. Those are beautiful images! And your helpful tips are timely and appreciated, especially during the holiday season. I look forward to future posts. Happy Holidays!