SUMMERANA MAGAZINE |October 2018 |The "Fall" Issue

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SUMMERANA MAGAZINE PROPS AND LOCATIONS YOU NEED TO PHOTOGRAPH THIS FALL BY RHIANNON D’AVERC It may be hard for some to transition from the sunshine of summer to the blustery days of fall, but it is vital for us Photographers to embrace the season for the beautiful things it has to offer for our photo sessions. As a photographer, I try to be observant and creative with the different elements of the season, and bring those things to my work and to my photographs. Today I thought I would share with you some Fall locations, props, and creative concepts to really bring your images to life! SECLUDED FOREST/WOODS Nothing says Fall more than crisp yellow and orange leaves! In a wooded area there are lots of fall foliage all around and the trees provide many good posing opportunities. Maybe you will even find a spot where there is a pond of small waterfall! There is an abundance of natural light that peek through the trees and if you take your pictures during the golden hour (the hour before the sun sets) you can really take advantage of the beautiful warm lighting. Whether your subject is a fashion model or a playful child; there are many possibilities. Bring these fun props with you: Pine cones- Spelling out your clients names in pine cones or even making a heart would be oh so much fun! Leaves- One fun idea would be to have your subject playing in the leaves (make a pile and have them jump in) or spell out their names in the leaves. Wooden or Tire swing (or old tire to sit in for poses) - You would need an adult nearby for younger children, but this is a fun photo op for children and adults alike! You may also need to bring a ladder to tie this to a tree. You can wrap fall foliage to the ropes for even more oohs and ah's! THE PUMPKIN PATCH Oh the memories! Everyone LOVES the pumpkin patch and what better way to bring that nostalgic feeling to your sessions by having your photos there! Bring these fun props with you: Pumpkins -have your clients pick one out and if they have kids take pictures of the little guys picking out their big pumpkins! Some poses you could do is you could have the subject sit on or around a piling of pumpkins, have them stand posed with the rows of pumpkins behind them, or have them with their face close up to a pumpkin for a nice festive headshot! Hay bales- There’s just something about hay that is so fun and festive for fall! Of course be aware of any hay allergies your clients may have. You can have them sitting on the hay, throwing hay in the air, or just simply having it in the background and surroundings makes for a nice fall photo. Scarecrows- Either have clients bring a scarecrow of their own (if it’s not too big) or if there is one for décor at the patch, have them pose by the scarecrow. Costumes- This can be a fun opportunity to have kids wear their costumes (if the weather permits and it’s not too muddy). 32
SUMMERANA MAGAZINE APPLE ORCHARD/FARM It’s the season for apples! This is a good opportunity to capture your subject (or multiple subjects) in candid fun moments picking apples or at the farm. This is also another opportunity to use natural lighting coming through the trees to highlight your subjects and to use the trees and fences to pose against. Don’t be afraid to take some photos of the natural scenery, these pictures can really tie in the seasonal feel if you are making an album or collection of photos for your clients. Bring these fun props with you: Apples- Take photos of your client picking them, biting into them, posing with them (in their hands) and doing whatever creative things they may think of with them! Small Wooden Ladder – You can bring a wooden ladder (or have them use one if available at the orchard) to pose your clients on. Really make sure you keep the height of the ladder to a minimum to keep the risk factor down. If you have small children with you, you could use a small step stool alternatively. Apple Cider Booth- Most orchards have a booth set up this time of year for hot apple cider! You can have your subjects pose by the booth and take this opportunity to photograph them sipping a nice steaming hot cup of cider. This is a fun opportunity for couple photos to have them cozy up and sip their drinks. This also ties in with the next prop… Cozy blankets (preferably a quilt, plaid, or red/orange fall colors) – Nothing like cozying up in a blanket with hot cider. If you’re photographing couples you can have them snuggle up and kiss or just capture them candidly relaxing and enjoying the moment with their cider. CORNFIELDS AND MAZES In some locations (like in my town) corn mazes are at the same location as the pumpkin patch. If this is the case, you can use this opportunity to also snap a few shots of your subjects by the tall corn. Cornfields/mazes are another great opportunity to take advantage of golden sunlight peering through the corn husks. This would make a beautiful couples photo or child portrait. Bring these fun props with you: Pumpkins- If the cornfield/maze is at a pumpkin patch, you can easily purchase one of the pumpkins to use as a prop (or possibly just hold one nearby). Have your subjects holding them or sitting with them next to the corn. Corn- A fun idea for children is to find a good ripe corn cob and have them bite into it! At some locations they even have cooked corn on the cob and you can use this with any of our subjects for a fun candid moment! Rustic Truck- A fun idea (if possible and allowed with your location) is to have your subject pose with a rustic old truck near or in a corn field. If it’s a little later in the day or in the evening, you could even have the truck’s headlights on and have your subjects posing in front of the truck for a nice backlight effect. Hay bales- Again, like the pumpkin patch, you could use hay bales in your sessions. They are so much fun for posing! 33
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