Outdoor Fall Pictures

Note: Before you read this "wonderful blog post", please note, this is my first one lol... Be easy! ;)
Now the good stuff...

I'm writing this for mainly my clients for their upcoming sessions at a beautifully historic location in North Carolina called Old Salem, but anyone wanting tips on outdoor portraits are welcome to read along!

First of all, clothes. Solid clothing is ideal for any portrait session. Patterns and prints can be distracting, so keep it simple and let you stand out in a picture, not your outfit.

Please wear good walking shoes. Although we are allowed to drive from location to location, I would still encourage good walking shoes. The sidewalks at Old Salem are exactly that, Old! There are areas where tree roots have broken through and if you're not careful, you could trip. Also, we will probably be walking in gardens and yards, so closed toe shoes would be ideal.

Family sessions with small kids are one of my favorite things to shoot. I love getting candid shots as well as the staged ones. Just remember a snack, and maybe their favorite toy to help them feel more comfortable. A change of clothes may be something you want to throw in, just because you never know. (You might want to throw in a snack for the hubs too... we all know how they can get when they get hangry ;)

Lighting is something we photographers are always assessing and we're always having to change our settings, positions, or maybe the way you are to get the picture we're aiming for. With that being said, outdoor, especially after the sun is up and before the sun starts to set, is pretty tricky... yeah... like almost all day lol. If the sun is bright, shady spots are going to be our best friend! If it's over cast and there isn't much hard lighting, then you've pretty much struck outdoor lighting gold! An overcast day is pretty much a photographer's dream.

Let's all pray for an overcast day and beautiful fall colors!