Tips for a Great Photo Shoot
Here are a few tips to keep in mind as you prepare for your photo outing that will help both you and us have the best possible photography shoot.
-Scheduling for the right time of day. Lighting will play a huge part in how well your pictures will turn out. The best time of day for taking photographs is in the evening about hour before sunset. The light during this period is usually warm and soft, and is called by photographers the "Golden Hour." Taking pictures at mid-day often creates harsh shadows or really bright spots in the photos that aren't very flattering. Avoid scheduling your shoot in the late morning or early afternoon if at all possible.
-Arrive on time to your shoot. So important! Often, the time frame for optimum lighting is very short. If you are late, we may miss out on some spectacular moments and lose valuable time shooting. Also, most of our best shots come at the end of a session when everyone is feeling more at ease working with each other. If either of us are feeling rushed, we probably won't get to that point. Plan on being a few minutes early.
-Props. If you have some props you would like to use during your photo shoot, please feel free to bring them! Just let us know in advance what you want to bring with you. We have backdrops and portable studio lighting that we can bring upon request.
-If there is a certain kind of picture you like, let us know and provide an example. Feel free to send us samples of photos that you love- we will do our best to provide you something similar. If you love black-and-white or sepia pictures, let us know beforehand. We often have a list of shots and poses we think would be fun, and encourage our clients to also have something in mind. If you come prepared we can make the most of our time together.
-Book your shoot early. Often we are scheduled several weeks out. Let us know you want a shoot as soon as possible so we try to get you on the calendar.
-If it's Fall, Winter, or Spring be sure to bring a coat. Even if you don't think you'll need it. It is far better to be safe than sorry.
-If we are shooting in a fairly remote location, plan on bringing a water bottle. Just in case.
-Scheduling for the right time of day. Lighting will play a huge part in how well your pictures will turn out. The best time of day for taking photographs is in the evening about hour before sunset. The light during this period is usually warm and soft, and is called by photographers the "Golden Hour." Taking pictures at mid-day often creates harsh shadows or really bright spots in the photos that aren't very flattering. Avoid scheduling your shoot in the late morning or early afternoon if at all possible.
-Arrive on time to your shoot. So important! Often, the time frame for optimum lighting is very short. If you are late, we may miss out on some spectacular moments and lose valuable time shooting. Also, most of our best shots come at the end of a session when everyone is feeling more at ease working with each other. If either of us are feeling rushed, we probably won't get to that point. Plan on being a few minutes early.
-Props. If you have some props you would like to use during your photo shoot, please feel free to bring them! Just let us know in advance what you want to bring with you. We have backdrops and portable studio lighting that we can bring upon request.
-If there is a certain kind of picture you like, let us know and provide an example. Feel free to send us samples of photos that you love- we will do our best to provide you something similar. If you love black-and-white or sepia pictures, let us know beforehand. We often have a list of shots and poses we think would be fun, and encourage our clients to also have something in mind. If you come prepared we can make the most of our time together.
-Book your shoot early. Often we are scheduled several weeks out. Let us know you want a shoot as soon as possible so we try to get you on the calendar.
-If it's Fall, Winter, or Spring be sure to bring a coat. Even if you don't think you'll need it. It is far better to be safe than sorry.
-If we are shooting in a fairly remote location, plan on bringing a water bottle. Just in case.
