Fall is definitely my favorite season to take photographs! I just love the colors and the fun events - trips to the pumpkin patch, carving jack-o-lanterns, and dressing up for Halloween. Here are a few things to remember when photographing your family this fall:
1. Try to avoid bright sunlight if possible. I know that this is not always easy to do, but try to find a shaded spot to take photos. Here are some examples - the first 2 were taken with lots of direct sunlight.
The 3rd photo was in the shade - overall the color is not as washed out and the kids aren't squinting.
2. Remember to take some action shots. I really love to take portraits and my kids love to pose for me - so I have to remind myself to capture the action too! A couple examples are below.
3. Make the most of the fall colors for gorgeous backgrounds in your photographs! Also remember to take some photos of your surroundings - the mums, scarecrows, bins of apples, and any signs from the place you are visiting. These can be great additions to your layouts. 
4. Remember to hand over the camera and get yourself in a couple photos too! Here is a layout using some of my photos from a recent trip to the pumpkin patch. Notice how I used a mix of portraits and action shots, a photo of the entrance sign, and even one of me with my two youngest girls.
Hope that these were helpful! - Brenda
Thanks for the tips Brenda. Will have to keep these in mind. Your kids are too cute.
ReplyDeleteGreat tips Brenda! I will remember them! Love the pumpkin patch layout!
ReplyDeleteExcellent Tips Brenda...I will try and incorporate them as we carve the pumpkin this year.
ReplyDeleteWhat great tips Brenda!!!! And just in time for the pumpkin patch.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe how big the kids are getting!!!!
Great tips Brenda! Just in time for the pumpkin patch and carving pumpkins! And, as always, your layout is awesome!
ReplyDeletei love these photos and will definatly beusing yout tips!
ReplyDeleteGreat tips and your photos are awesome!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, layout and tips! I will try to remember to keep the photo tips in mind while going pumpkin picking!
ReplyDeleteEllen
That is funny. I fall into the opposite catagory, of almost all action shots and very few portrait types!! I will have to head to our patch in the early am to get softer light, there is not an OUNCE of shade otherwise! Great tips, thanks, Samantha
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are always top notch!
ReplyDeleteThat is great photo's and an awesome LO as always. Thanks for the tips!
ReplyDeleteChar
Incredible photos. Gorgeous page. Love the kids coordinating outfits.
ReplyDeleteWonderful tips and great Pumpkin photos! LOVE that layout too!
ReplyDeleteSuch cute photos! Thanks for the tips.
ReplyDeleteGreat tips! I love your photos and yyour layout.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tips, great fall photos, love all the colors!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the inspiration and the tips, Brenda.
ReplyDeleteYour LOs always make me want to rush out and have fun with my kids.
Amazing job, as always.
Brenda, I always love your layouts! Your photos are AMAZING...just gorgeous. :) I also love how you include so many photos on your pages and make them look so nice and neat. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWonderful tips! Wish I had read this before we went to the pumpkin patch, ha ha....
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