We've gathered our best tips on how to prolong the magical moments of summer through photography. Read below for beautiful ways to use silhouettes, light and look for subjects and subjects for your summer photography.
1. USE SILHOUETTES
Silhouettes are easy to create and use for epic summer photos. Location and weather are key to creating the perfect silhouette. Schedule your photo shoot on a clear day and choose an open area. Large open fields and beaches are great because of the minimal obstacles. It's a nice bonus if you can find an elevated area, such as a large rock or hill, where you can position your subjects higher in relation to the sunset (or sunrise). Light your models against the sky before the sun sets or rises, or catch the sun in the frame for a dazzling effect.
Posing for people can be tricky, so have your models just actively interact while you wait for the right moment to take the shot. Or ask your friends to do something on purpose, such as jumping up at the same time, throwing their hands up in the air in joy, or adding fun elements to the image, such as pets or props.
2. REMEMBER THE RULE OF THIRDS
The basic principle of the rule of thirds is to mentally divide an image into three parts horizontally and vertically. Keeping this grid in mind as you compose, place "points of interest" along these lines, paying particular attention to the four points where the lines intersect.
You can use this method by enabling the "grid" option in your phone's camera settings so that the lines are on the screen when you take the picture, or crop the photo later with these principles in mind. This rule will serve as a great reference for placing the horizon, subjects, and other "points of interest" in the frame. And, of course, rules are there to be broken, so it goes without saying that not every photo has to follow it.
3. GET SOMEONE IN THE FRAME
Having a person in the frame will add interest and scale to your photo. It will help show perspective in the landscape and draw attention to a particular place in the photo. Yes and in other cases, landscape photos come alive when there is a human figure in them. Pets work in a similar way and are also malleable models.
4. LOOK FOR NEW INTERIORS
A simple interior photo can tell a great story about a place, whether it's a faraway trip or your own home. Find a location with plenty of natural light. If a window comes into the shot, don't forget to think about what's outside. Try taking the shot from different angles to see which perspective is most interesting. Don't be afraid to place objects in and out of the frame to capture everything exactly as you envision it.
5. USE THE ITEMS YOU FIND
Found objects are a great way to remember a place and time, especially when they are neatly laid out and captured in a photo. Walk around and look for small items that catch your eye and interest, paying attention to color and texture. For the background, find a solid surface with no distracting elements and be sure to place it in a location with good and uniform illumination.
6. THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IS LIGHT
All photography is based on catching light (in one way or another), so think of new different ways to achieve this. Look at how the light changes throughout the day and at different times of the year. Pay attention to clouds and fog and how they change the landscape. Notice the different effects of shooting towards and against the sun. Take advantage of the unique lighting from campfires, fireworks and candles. Track sunrise and sunset times and be ready for the golden hours. Look for spaces that glow from the light coming through the window.
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