Fall Photography
The warm September days have come and gone, and we are swiftly moving into the brisk fall season. The leaves have begun to change, summer wardrobes are being put away and the cool air is upon us. The autumn season is a wonderful time of year to interact with the outdoors and take photographs.
One of the most widely adored aspects of fall photography is the stunning colours that emerge this season- the reds and oranges and all colours and hues in between. One of the great things about fall is that the autumn colour palette is not only found on trees and leaves. The early setting sun, autumn harvests and fur coats of wildlife present fall colourings as well. A key tip to keep in mind while taking fall photos is to keep an eye open for objects that emit warm colours and tones- such as a pumpkin for example. This item often reminds folks of autumn and the orangey tinge aligns perfectly the autumnal season. Do not forget that if you come across a dull red or burgundy for example, the editing process can be completed once your time photographing outside has come to an end to really bring those colours to life!
Want to make your fall images more eye catching? Use SCUFI- shoot close up for impact! Get up close to your autumny subject and show off it’s lines, texture and and tone. A fan favourite from the Focus on Nature team when implementing SCUFI in fall is to hold a leaf up in front of the sun, shoot close up and capture all of the lines and veins of the leaf! SCUFI can also be used when taking photos of insects that are scurrying to prepare for the winter that is ahead.
This last fall photography technique, is arguably the technique that is used by students who take part in Focus on Nature in the fall season. Students love to point their cameras upward in the forest to capture the tall trees standing above them, and the range of different coloured leaves up in the sky. Tips for mastering this type of photo is to ensure that your camera lens is smudge free, you are holding the camera still and steady and you are taking the photo in a spot that showcases different types of trees that fill your photo with diversity! Try utilizing the element space when taking these types of photos.
If you head outside this fall and snap some fabulous pictures, we encourage you to share them with us via Instagram! We have numerous workshops booked in all regions this autumn and are looking forward to seeing what our young photographers capture, and cannot wait to share them with you!
