Outdoor photo sessions allow you to capture amazing photos using picturesque backdrops and all the elements that nature has to offer. However, capturing great outdoor photos is no walk in the park.
To capture great outdoor photos, you need to follow some tips that we’ll discuss in this blog post.
5 Tips to Capture Great Outdoor Photos
Here are five tips to capture some amazing outdoor photos:
- Location is Key
Location plays a vital role in capturing breathtaking outdoor photos. You must have a clear notion of where you’ll be able to click the best photos at your chosen location.
It’s always great to figure out how you can utilize your chosen location to capture perfect photographs. By planning everything about the location before you begin the shoot, you’ll be able to maximize your time and get the best results.
2. Go for the Golden Hour
If you’re not familiar with the term “Golden Hour,” don’t worry. The golden hour refers to the hour (or slightly less time than that) when the sun starts dropping on the horizon before it sets. In other words, you can say it’s an hour right before nighttime.
As the sun sets, its light diffuses to cast a magical, delicate orange shade over the world. The golden hour gives you an amazing opportunity to capture next-level outdoor photos.
If you’re planning to click outdoor photos, make sure you get the most of the golden hour.
3. Use a Tripod
A tripod is one of the essential pieces of photography equipment that all photographers must carry along with them. Photography in low light, such as early in the morning or evening, without a tripod, requires a steady hand to ensure that you get clear photos.
In addition, if you want to capture photographs using long exposure, for instance, to capture the movements of clouds, holding the camera steady without a tripod will be a real challenge. Even the tiniest movements will result in blurry images.
4. Try a Fast lens with a Wide Aperture
Using a fast lens will help you focus and shoot with precision. At the same time, a wide aperture will also come in handy when it comes to focal length. If you use this combination, you’ll be able to shoot faster while making your background more blurred.In technical terms, this blurred effect is known as “bokeh.” It’s a vital component of capturing breathtaking outdoor photos since it gives the subject perfect clarity while removing much of the background detail.
5. Capture as Many Photos as Possible
Gone are the days when you needed to pack rolls of film for a photoshoot. Nowadays, you have portable storage devices with a terabyte of space, allowing you to capture as many photos as you want.
Top photographers always take hundreds of photos (if not more). This allows them to keep the best photos while getting rid of the poor-quality or unwanted ones.
Here are more blog posts in different locations in Toronto both outdoors and in-studio showing why you should hire a photographer to capture your beautiful family.
Family photo shoot at Scarborough Bluffs
Family and maternity photos at Scottsdale Farm
Family and cake smash photo shoot at Mint Room Studios
Family and cake smash photo shoot in The Solarium Studio
Family photos at The Evergreen Brickworks
Final Thoughts
As simple as it may seem, capturing great outdoor photos is not an easy task. It’s more than just pulling out your camera and capturing a few photos. If you want to capture jaw-dropping outdoor photos, ensure you follow the tips mentioned in this blog post.
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Anchor Studio Photography specializes providing a full service experience that starts with booking your session and ends with getting beautiful tangible heirloom products being displayed in your home. My style of soft, candid and timeless photos can be seen in all my maternity, newborn, child and family portraits in Greater Toronto Area, including Oakville, Mississauga, North York and Richmond Hill. If you are interested in booking a portrait session for your family, you can click here to book your session. I am now booking sessions for summer 2022, so don’t hesitate to get in touch soon!
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