How to take cool photos in spring

Published: 24.03.2020

Spring inspires. The awakening period makes you want to pick up a camera, grab your smartphone, and start taking photos. Capturing the sun and flowers. Conveying the mood. So don't hold back this impulse, go outside, and we will teach you how to take great photos in the spring.

Spring is a favorite time for photographers. After winter, people feel more energized. Therefore, they are more inclined to go outside and take new shots. We have prepared the best tips for spring photography. They will help you to use your camera effectively and capture great shots.

Be interested and ask questions.

Don't hesitate to find out about cool places for photoshoots. Don't be afraid to venture beyond your town or neighborhood. Ask locals where the bluebells bloom or where the spring bubbles. Walk in parks and visit the forest.

Search the internet for information about a plant. Find out when it wakes up, when the buds open, and when it starts to bloom. Plan a photoshoot according to the plant's growth period.

Come up with your own font.

In the photo, the impression of the first bloom can be spoiled. Even if you find the perfect shooting angle, last year's leaves and grass look unattractive. Take control of the background and create your own backdrop.

Prepare a makeshift background at home from a piece of fabric or paper. Carry it with you. At any moment, place the fabric or paper behind the object and take a great photo.

Take photos in the morning.

Shooting during the "golden hours" is relevant at any time of the year. But in spring, morning photos look especially magical. Dew and mist cover nature with a blanket of enchantment. Dew reflects the full palette of colors of the spring park or field. Mist absorbs the hustle and bustle and creates a fairy-tale background.

A spring morning adds atmosphere to the picture and enhances interest in the image. But to get great photos, wake up early :)

Look at the sun.

Natural light gives spring objects a special charm. Sun rays add transparency to the leaves and flowers, emphasizing their structure. Don't be afraid to face the sun when taking photos. The spring light is your friend, not your enemy.

Create a Light album from cool photos. You don't need to print the photos separately. We will print your photos directly on the pages of the Light album. Upload images to the free editor Mapi7 and create a themed Light album. You can upload photos from your phone.

Make a Light album

Play with shadows.

The transition from winter to summer is characterized by changes not only in light, but also in shadows. So why not take advantage of this? Depending on the time of day, shadows can be long or short. Early in the morning or at sunset, you can capture the longest shadows of the year in your lens.

Find a wall with an interesting texture or color palette. Take photos of the shadows on it, created by nearby trees, buildings, or passing people.

Create a masterpiece.

In spring, small objects are of interest. A blade of grass breaking through asphalt or a bee on a willow earring. Leave large-scale shooting for summer. In spring, focus on tiny details.

Look for places in nature where there is high color contrast. For example, a yellow flower against a blue sky. The more contrast in the frame, the cooler the photo turns out.

Favorite photos are a reason to create photo magnets. Round magnets, square magnets, magnets with shaped edges, or magnetic puzzles - are the perfect souvenir. They don't need a shelf or an album. Refrigerators, computer cases, cars, and other surfaces that are always visible are the perfect place for magnetic photos.

Order a photo
on the magnet

In order to fill the frame with the object, get down to their level and take a close-up shot. For tips on how to properly conduct macro photography, read inour article.

Appreciate the cloudy weather.

In spring, precipitation is inevitable. Use it to your advantage for shooting. During rain, the light and scenery change. Capture the rain and nature. Pay attention to how the perspective of the photograph changes.

The flat light of a cloudy day eliminates bright perspectives, but it is ideal for close-up shots. The low contrast of a cloudy day allows you to not worry about deep shadows or harsh glares.

• If you want to capture an emotional picture during the rain, add bright accents. Dress the child in yellow rain boots. Ask an adult to hold a bright umbrella. Any colorful accessory will add color to the frame.
• If you don't want to go outside in the rain, take photos of it from inside your home. Step out onto your balcony or photograph through the glass. Use ourunusual ideas for home photographyPlay with focusing on the background and foreground.

Tricks for Spring Photography

Make the most of your camera or smartphone capabilities. If you see that the image lacks impact or depth, try using some little tricks.

When shooting at dawn or dusk:

• Find a high place. The top of the hill offers a beautiful view. If the morning is foggy, consider yourself lucky twice. The fog softens the sunlight and creates an effect that can never be achieved down below. From shots from above of the foggy fields, forests, or town, the viewer will be breathless.
• Attach a neutral density filter with a graduated scale to the lens. This filter will help balance the color of the sky in the frame, as the spring sky is much brighter than the ground area in the frame.

When shooting landscapes:

• Apply a polarizing filter to make the colors more vibrant. Spring landscapes are colorful, especially against a blue sky. Add brightness to the sky.
• Remember about depth of field. To have everything in focus, use a larger f-value, for example, 11 or 22.

Look for symmetrical shapes and unusual views. For example, rows of lush greenery or a colorful view through tree branches. Read the article.How to take photos step by stepand create your own landscapes.

Use patterns in nature. It is filled with unique designs - from rings in tree trunks to patterns on the backs of insects.

When photographing people:

• Use a large aperture and a blurred background. When using a shallow depth of field, add depth to the image with lines of trees or a pathway.
• Capture the joy of spring in the frame. People strolling in the park are great subjects for spring photography. You won't even have to persuade them to pose and smile.

Expressing spring in photographs is much easier with our tips. Colorful shots are a reason to create a Spring portfolio. Save time on creating an album. Upload photos to the automatic editor Mapi7 and get a Light album with already printed photos on the pages.

Spring photography is complex, but interesting. After all, spring is about feelings, not just sunny skies. Learn to feel the beauty of spring through the lens. Don't miss out on the opportunities that nature presents to you. And then, great photos in spring are guaranteed for you.