9 Tips for Gorgeous Fall Photography
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Loading... - Paula Dawson
- 08 Sep 2022
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I love fall photography; what could be more beautiful than golden leaves lying on lush green grass or waving against a deep blue sky?
Unfortunately, capturing autumn colors can be a bit tricky. For the best photos, you must carefully choose your gear, your lighting, and your settings – and if you’re a beginner, it can all get pretty overwhelming.
But never fear! In this article, I share my top tips for stunning fall photography. I explain:
· How you can use a simple filter to bring out lovely autumn colors
· How you can adjust your white balance setting for gorgeous warm images
· How you can create amazing shots by chasing the right light
· Much more!
Ready to become an autumn photography master? Then let’s dive right in!
1. Use a polarizing filter to enhance colors
First things first:
If you want to capture rich, bold fall colors, then you should start by purchasing a polarizing filter.
Polarizers go on the front of the lens and cut down on reflected light. Reflections on wet and/or waxy leaves reduce color intensity, so by blocking this unwanted light from reaching your camera sensor, your fall photos will get a saturation boost.
Make sure you purchase a high-quality filter, though; a cheap polarizer won’t do its job effectively and can introduce annoying color casts. So pay for a well-made option, such as a circular polarizer offered by Hoya.
Note: The polarizer’s diameter must match the diameter of your lens. Pick the lens you plan to use most in the fall, figure out its diameter, then buy a corresponding polarizer.
Also, bear in mind that polarizers do reduce the total amount of light hitting the camera sensor. To compensate, your camera will be forced to lengthen its shutter speed, which can introduce camera shake. To prevent this, I recommend shooting with a good tripod!
2. Shoot during the golden hours
The hour or so after sunrise and the hour or so just before sunset are known as the golden hours. If you’ve ever spent time observing the evening light, you’ll know why: When the sun is low in the sky, it casts beautiful, soft, golden light across the land – light that looks amazing when illuminating fall subjects.
Golden-hour light offers several major benefits. It’s soft, so it helps you capture photos with lots of beautiful details. And it’s warm, so your images will have a stunning golden color cast.
Personally, I’m a huge fan of how the low sun accentuates red and gold colors. You can capture breathtaking fall landscapes, close-up details, fall portraits, and so much more. Read More…
