A lot of my clients, and other photographers, think that you need a large, sprawling, fantastic venue full of great scenery to get a good photo shoot. But since we don't have a lot of those within a reasonable driving distance to me, I've had to refine the art of finding just a few great spots and using those the best that I can.
Actually, I'm the photographer that walks my models right past all the pretty flowers and architecture and I know they're behind me thinking "What's she doing? I thought we were supposed to stand in front of flowers and say 'Cheese'!"
I've found that I really don't look for typical scenery at all when determining where to shoot. I look more for texture and color and if it has plenty of that I can work it out with just a small amount of space if needed.
I wanted to share with you one of my favorite little fields in a small park that I've been using quite a bit for my photo sessions. I'm finding that every few weeks the texture of the field changes which creates all new opportunities for me to the unique textures and colors that are within it.
Here's some of the portraits I've shot over the last year that shows how one small field, hidden in the back of a playground park, can be utilized for a variety of different looks.
~ June 2011
~ July 2011
~ Early May 2012
~ June 2012
So the next time you find a great little spot to take some photos, keep an eye on it thru the seasons and see if changes for you. You never know what you'll be able to create!
Wanna see more images from these sessions? Of course you do! Check out my Facebook to see all my photo albums and lots more great photo tips and ramblings from me:)
Actually, I'm the photographer that walks my models right past all the pretty flowers and architecture and I know they're behind me thinking "What's she doing? I thought we were supposed to stand in front of flowers and say 'Cheese'!"
I've found that I really don't look for typical scenery at all when determining where to shoot. I look more for texture and color and if it has plenty of that I can work it out with just a small amount of space if needed.
I wanted to share with you one of my favorite little fields in a small park that I've been using quite a bit for my photo sessions. I'm finding that every few weeks the texture of the field changes which creates all new opportunities for me to the unique textures and colors that are within it.
Here's some of the portraits I've shot over the last year that shows how one small field, hidden in the back of a playground park, can be utilized for a variety of different looks.
~ June 2011
~ July 2011
~ Early May 2012
~ Late May 2012
So the next time you find a great little spot to take some photos, keep an eye on it thru the seasons and see if changes for you. You never know what you'll be able to create!
Wanna see more images from these sessions? Of course you do! Check out my Facebook to see all my photo albums and lots more great photo tips and ramblings from me:)
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4 comments:
I'm inspired by Christy!
Great idea, Christy! Thanks for sharing!
♥charlotte
Awwww....Laura made the blog! You should really post one of the pics I took with the playground in the background, that way people can see that you can find a great backdrop in the most unexpected places!
That's a great idea Ann...I'll do a whole other blog post about that and I'll definitely be using your *awesome* behind-the-scenes shots!
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