Features of summer photographs
Published: 13.07.2021
Summer is the most favorable time of the year for a photoshoot. During summer days, nature provides us with stunning natural decorations, and bright sunlight allows for photos to be taken without the need for additional lighting.
In the summer, you can bring your boldest fantasies to life, go for a photoshoot in nature, wear open and light clothing, and take photos in the water. Models feel more free and relaxed in warm and comfortable temperatures, which is reflected positively in the photos. The key is to choose an interesting theme for the photoshoot, find a suitable location, bring your equipment, and have a good mood.
Let's discuss how to best prepare for a summer photoshoot and what photo ideas can be used.
How to prepare for a summer photoshoot?
When heading out for interesting shots in nature, make sure that the participants of the photoshoot feel comfortable. Take sun protection, insect repellent, and headgear. Don't forget to bring enough water, as feeling thirsty, the model definitely won't be able to relax during the photoshoot.
For shooting, choose a time immediately after sunrise or a few hours before sunset. At this time, the sun is not too active, the participants of the photoshoot will feel better, and the light will be warmer and softer.
If it's not possible to take photos in the morning or evening hours, choose a location with shade or bring sun umbrellas with you. Otherwise, the sunlight will fall on the face, models will squint, and there is a risk of getting many ruined shots.
Approach the choice of clothing responsibly. In the summer, there are practically no restrictions on the use of wardrobe for photo shoots. You can choose any dresses, flowing and lightweight clothing. The main thing is that it looks harmonious and suits all participants of the photo shoot.
If you are taking photos in an ethnic style, it will not look good if the children are dressed in traditional embroidered shirts while the parents are wearing t-shirts and jeans. Either choose national clothing for everyone, or take separate photos of the children.
For a photoshoot in nature, choose comfortable and comfortable outfits. A long cotton dress with heels may look beautiful, but if the model is afraid to sit down, get dirty or ruin the clothes, she will be uncomfortable moving around, so it's better to avoid such an outfit.
Choose a location for the photo shoot in advance, think about what accessories and props you will need. For example, for a photo shoot at the edge of a forest, you can bring a blanket, a basket of fruits, and have a picnic. For photos in the water, take inflatable rings, swimming mattresses, fins, masks, and other beach accessories with you.
ADVICE- Choose less crowded locations, otherwise you will spend a lot of time waiting for strangers to leave the frame.
By carefully planning the plot and nuances of the photoshoot, you will get excellent photos. Select the best shots and order a Light album or a photo book to preserve summer memories for a long time.
From the great photos that you will definitely get, create a Light album. 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 Mapi7 editor and create a themed Light album. You can upload photos from your phone.
Tips for Taking Summer Photos
To make your summer photos bright and enjoyable, we recommend taking into account the following nuances:
- Monitor the exposure. It is not recommended to shoot in automatic mode in bright sunlight, as you risk getting overexposed photos. Adjust the aperture and shutter speed in manual mode. Take a few test shots and you will understand how to better adapt to summer lighting.
- Play with shadows and capture the silhouettes of people. Bright sunlight is not a reason to be upset, but an opportunity to play with light. Pay attention to shadows, sometimes they become the highlight of the frame. Photos of people's silhouettes on the beach look mysterious and romantic.
To take a photo like this, you need to place the subject in front of the sun. Use backlighting, experiment with angles, use reflectors, and interesting shots are guaranteed for you. - On a hot day, find the most shaded place possible. Shade from trees is not suitable, as the leaves will create contrasting spots on the face and body. To ensure even shade, bring along white paper, light fabric, or a large umbrella. In very bright lighting conditions, it is better to use a wide-angle lens.
- When shooting at the beach, avoid getting sand and water splashes on the camera. You risk not only getting bad shots, but also damaging your photography equipment.
- Keep an eye on the horizon level, use the rule of thirds. The summer sky with clouds can add charm to even the most ordinary photo. Make sure the sky in the frame takes up 1/3, then the photos will look light and bright.
Ideas for summer photos
In the summer season, you can choose a variety of plots and ideas for photos. But often, scrolling through Instagram, you notice that vacation photos look banal and don't stand out in any way. At the beach, girls strike the same poses, everyone has photos with summer flowers, snapshots from picnics.
To take original photos and stand out from the crowd, showcase your individuality, and capture what you love. Here are a few ideas for a summer photoshoot.
- If you love solitude, silence, and peace, head to the field or forest. Pick flowers, climb trees, run, jump, or simply lie down on the ground or sit under the shade of a tree with a book in hand. Enjoy nature, do what brings you joy, and don't worry about trying to replicate a successful pose you saw on a professional model. Forced emotions and unnatural poses look artificial, create candid photos instead.
- Stand out with your appearance and clothing. It could be a bold and unusual makeup look or daring designer clothes. In the summer, nature gives us a variety of colors, so use them for your photos. You could create an outfit using flowers and leaves, weave wreaths, and adorn your hair.
- Choose active pastime instead of a staged photoshoot. Photos in motion always look original. Engage in your favorite sports activities: rollerblading, cycling, playing badminton, soccer, etc. An experienced photographer will capture plenty of successful shots of your active leisure.
- Find an unusual location for a summer photoshoot. Many people take photos by the sea or in a blooming meadow. Try to find abandoned buildings, walls with graffiti, to take photos in an urban style. Climb on the roof or a construction site to get a stunning view. Searching for an interesting location is an exciting process that will result in a unique photoshoot.
- Do not be afraid of bad weather. A summer storm is a unique opportunity to capture a beautiful sky, a riot of colors, and the play of light in raindrops. And if you're lucky, you can take colorful photos against the backdrop of a rainbow. So don't stay at home in bad weather, grab umbrellas, raincoats, and go for a photo walk.
- Go hiking. Photos with backpacks, tents, and sitting by the campfire look lively, active, and will remind you for a long time of the wonderful time you had.
Cool photos deserve unique framing. Print your cool photos in a Polaroid style. Fans of instant photography from the 90s may experience familiar feelings when holding a Polaroid-style photo. For those unfamiliar with traditional Polaroids, square images with space for captions will be to their liking.
Look for unusual angles, use props, pay attention to details, show emotions, then your summer photos will look original and stand out from the crowd. You can also order unique photo decorations. Fans of retro will enjoy photos in the style of polaroid. Fans of cute and unique gifts will appreciate photos on magnets or calendars made from summer photos.
