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It’s that time of year again to take some fall photos and it just happens to be my favourite season. Why? Well, there are three reasons actually. One, because my birthday lands on the first day of Autumn. I know, awesome right? Two, just like many others in the world, I think the colours are stunning!
Oddly enough, the last reason is because sunrise and sunset adventures are way more attainable. And who doesn’t love enjoying a glass of wine at sunset in a hammock overlooking the ocean. Am I right?
So, how about we make this year special and capture the MOST memorable moments paired with the MOST beautiful colours while we can?
You in? Great! Me too. Let’s jump in to fall photos you must take this year!
With the nights getting cooler, we now stand a better chance of capturing those ethereal-looking foggy morning photos.
The trick to capturing this type of photo is to look for compositions near water. Or, if you live near a rainforest like me, then you might just be in luck to see foggy mornings almost every morning in the fall.
Okay, so this is a really creative and fun idea. While you’re out on your fall adventure near your favourite lake, try taking a photo of the still water with a reflection in the water and then flip it in post production (using Photoshop or similar software).
It creates an abstract image worth getting lost in for a moment before the viewer’s brain realizes, “Hey, this is upside down, and it’s beautiful!”
Framing your scene with fall coloured leaves truly does capture a moment in time. Why is this might you ask? Because you’ll never see that scene the same way again as you did with the Autumn colours.
To make this scene as special as possible, be sure to include a stunning subject. Here are some fun ideas you can capture:
What’s wonderful about composing a scene like this is that you can choose to leave the leaves in focus like the photo above, or you can choose to blur (or bokeh) the leaves to bring more emphasis to the subject.
If you’d like to learn how to create that buttery-smooth bokeh look, head on over to this post here.
This one tops my list for fall photos to take this year. The reason why is because adding a little bit of an artistic flare greatly enhances your photos. And this has got to be one of the easiest ways to do just that.
Speaking of easy, this is the time of year that Mother Nature practically hands us the most stunning scenes on a platter.
There’s a reason why the Fall colours look so appealing to us and it’s all related to Colour Theory.
That’s right, there is a science behind it. In very short summary, there are certain colour combinations that look appealing to us. Analogous, Monochromatic, Complementary, etc. For more detailed information on creating more powerful photos using colour theory, check out this post here.
To give you one example, here is a Complementary Fall photo where the reds and greens (colours opposing each other on the colour wheel) create strong contrast and therefore is appealing to the viewer’s eye.
Bonus Tip!
Notice how there are leaves framing the scene in the photo using colour theory above? Try combining these tips yourself to create an even more powerful photo!
It’s no secret that the leaves look beautiful in the Fall. But, there are more than just leaves to look at!
For example, check out the moss in the photo below. There are notes of Autumn everywhere during this season. Sometimes you just have to forget about the leaves for a moment.
Bonus Idea!
Another shot you can try that will give your photos a Fall vibe would be your little one in a pumpkin outfit sitting in a pumpkin patch. (Could be your dog, cat, baby, goldfish, etc. No judgement here!)
This tip is for all you creatives out there.
Fall is a perfect time to create a work of art and slowing the shutter speed will help the artist do just that!
Instead of recreating a scene that we can see with our eyes, why not add a creative touch and slow things down a bit? We can do this by dragging our shutter. So, instead of taking a photo with 1/60th shutter speed, why not try 1 second on that stunning waterfall with the Autumn colours surrounding it?
Here are some other scenes that would look superb with a slower shutter speed:
Bonus Tip!
Bring a Variable ND Filter with you if you’re planning on taking photos with a slower shutter speed. This way, if it’s bright outside, you’ll still be able to darken the scene enough to slow the shutter down.
There we have it folks! Seven photos to take this year. Hopefully you have some fresh ideas and are as excited to get out there as I am!
If you enjoyed reading this, then I think you’ll love 5 Ways to Improve Your Photography. It’s a fun and easy to read guide that will help boost your photography skills. After taking in these juicy tips, you’ll be able to create stunning images worth hanging on your wall!
Now pack your camera bag and let’s get out there and play!
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