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Shooting with the Seasons: Autumn Edition

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If you’re someone who’s inspired by the outdoors then shooting with the seasons is a great way to connect with your surroundings. Capturing the ever changing landscapes can be quite magical. For me, spring and autumn are my favourite seasons to shoot because they are the seasons of change and transition. 


Now that autumn is upon us it’s a great time to go out with your camera and capture the beauty of this season. In this blog I’m going to cover 5 areas to focus on.


Surroundings and Location


This one is really important. Ask yourself which locations change the most during autumn. Which plants change colour, which landscapes transform as the seasons change? Think about woodlands or hills lined with bracken. Choosing the right location will give the perfect backdrop for your autumnal shots. 



Time of day/light


Think about what kind of lighting will suit your shots the most. I personally prefer softer light so try to avoid going out in the middle of the day when the sun is at its strongest and the light is harsh. This way you will avoid getting harsh shadows. For autumnal shots colour is very important. You’ll be looking for those warmer colours so shooting during golden hour where the sun is lower in the sky will give those warm and golden shots. 



Weather


This one relates closely to the previous point. I try to avoid shooting in harsh, bright midday sunlight as I feel it gives the shots less character, atmosphere and mood. Low cloud can make your shots look atmospheric. Scattered clouds can make the sky look more interesting, especially during sunset.


Subject


Having a focus will make your shots pop. For my recent autumnal shoot I headed to a location where I knew there would likely be wild horses, giving me the perfect focus for my shots. Think about the wildlife around you. Birds, squirrels, mushrooms, deer. Or maybe you’ve noticed a cabin or barn nestled amongst the trees. 



Colour grading


If you are using Lightroom to edit your photos they have a range of presets, some are categorised by seasons. Hovering over the presets will show you what the photo will look like and as you can imagine, in the autumn section the colour scheme tends to be warm oranges and browns. Putting the same preset over all your photos from the same shoot will keep them looking uniform. Then just make sure you adjust them individually as well.



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