During the springtime, there are many things that one could shoot during the season. Flowers are perhaps the most sought after and are the main focal point of the season. When shooting during the springtime, all of the vibrant colors can lead to shots being messy. There are many things you can do in order to make sure that your shots are as gorgeous as possible.
When shooting flowers, one of the most problematic things you can run into is the lighting of the shot. If you shoot on a sunny day, your shot will naturally have more contrast to it, so watch the forecast before you plan to shoot. On the opposite side of the spectrum, a cloudy day will lead to softer lighting, that is more even. Based on what you want your shot to look like, make sure to plan based on the weather.
The sun is one of the most polarizing things in a shot. The sun can really add to a shot, or it can completely ruin it. Too much sun can lead to your shot being too bright, and too little can lead to it being too dull. Placing the sun behind what you’re shooting can lead to your subject having a surreal glow, and helps ensure that the lighting of your shot isn’t either under or overwhelming.
Shooting flowers can get repetitive and your shots can get boring after taking so many. Lots of photographers or videographers take shots of flowers during the springtime, so in order to make yours stand out, you can mist your flowers. Bring a bottle of water with you to shooting, and lightly mist the flowers that you’re shooting. The moisture on the flowers makes them look natural and helps ensure that your photos will stand out since the colors will be more vibrant due to the water.
If you think that your flower shots this spring are getting too repetitive and don’t stand out, there is a simple solution for that- shoot something else! During the springtime, everyone is usually so consumed with flowers that they forget about all the other amazing things to shoot during the season. Some ideas are budding trees, animals outside, and people enjoying the weather.
What is your favorite thing to shoot during the Spring?