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Additionally, your pictures are guaranteed to turn out better
if you like the photographer.
Another key aspect about your
photographer is their ability to use natural light in their
photographs.Natural light is perhaps the hardest and yet most rewarding
lighting a
photographer can work with.Used
correctly, and the photographs will inspire emotions and feelings in the
viewer that are nearly impossible to recreate with a studio lit
photograph.Or used incorrectly and you will end up with a snapshot.Ask
the photographer to see their portfolio or gallery of
On-Location Photographs.
The next thing to do is choose a place, weather, time or all three.This may be a bit trickier.Everyone has their personal favorite place
that holds deep meaning for them.Often these places are beaches,
mountains, the desert or even a time of year or a type of weather.Usually these places bring out a passion and a certain beauty in a person
that is unique to their experience in that location.There in lies the
magic of
On-Location Portrait Photography.
To find such a place you may need to spend some time thinking about
what inspires you as a person, family, couple etc.Do you love to go
beach combing together?Does riding a horse make you feel free?Does the
city inspire you?Or maybe the deep blue sky at 7000 feet is your
inspiration.These are the things you need to think about before choosing
a location.If a place eludes you, yet you know the feeling you want to
capture, use your photographer's knowledge of their location surroundings.
For example, Southern California and the Palm Springs area specifically
contain some of the most stunning natural areas in the world.Ranging
from the surreal windmills along I-10, the 8000 foot peaks surrounding the
desert, the majesty of Joshua Tree and Santa Rosa National Monuments, the
dunes of Kelso, the Pacific Beaches to the desolation of the Salton Sea,
Southern California has plenty to choose from.
Once you have your
photographer and your location, plan the
date.If you would like to have your make-up done professionally,
schedule an early morning appointment at a make-up counter or a salon.If
the location requires permits now is the time to get them, not the day
before.Got maps?Don't get lost.
The time of day is absolutely critical to the quality of light
available to you at your location.Typically the best light is either
early morning or late afternoon/evening.Make sure your
photographer knows the location you have chosen and knows the
light at different times of day.Work with them to plan the timing to
capture the best light time possible.
The day before your photography session eat well and get good sleep.Being tired and hungry on a long hike definitely shows up in pictures.
On the day of make sure you and your
photographer are well prepared for the elements of your
location.Bring water, some extra food, extra clothing and any portable
beauty items you may need.Make it a great fun day and you'll come back with some amazing pictures
to mark this time in your life.
For more information about On-Location Portraiture in Southern
California contact the author, Scott Campbell
http://www.scottcampbellphotography.com. About the Author
Scott Campbell is a published, exhibited, award winning, professional
photographer based in the Palm Springs area. He has a fine arts degree, 15
years creative experienc