Lighting Check!

If you read my last article on ‘Weather Check’ then you know where this is going! In this and the next few articles, I’ll share my top fall photography portrait tips and by the time you’ve finished reading, you’ll understand how exciting seasonal portraits can be.

Lighting Check!?

Light can make or break a fall portrait, so this is critical. We can shoot autumn portraits on overcast days, especially if you’re after a moody, nostalgic look. However, I personally prefer the warm light of sunrise and sunset.

Now, dragging your family out of bed for a photoshoot is always going to be tough, so I recommend skipping the morning light; instead, aim to start your shoot about an hour before sunset.?

The low sunlight will be flattering, plus you might get a beautiful sunset to include in the background (or to use for fun autumn silhouettes).

We will make sure we look up sunset times for the photoshoots local area before scheduling a shoot. You might be surprised to realize how early it gets dark, and you want at least a good hour of shooting before the sun goes down. After all, it’s golden hour!