Lately I have been thinking hard about putting together a style guide for my clients. The first thing I always ask clients when they want to schedule a shoot is where would you like to do it at? A simple question but yet so complex at the same time. Narrowing down the perfect location for your photo shoot. Being new to the area I have not gotten to explore the Treasure Valley as much as I want. Being a mom of three littles when I am having a hard day I load the kids up and off we go! They watch a movie and I scout location after location so that when my clients ask where is good I have some sort of suggestions.
Being fairly new to the area I love it when Clients have an idea of the type of photos they are wanting. It is so so very helpful. I usually ask them help me narrow the type of photo they are looking for. Some people may want that country feel while others might want an urban feel. Those are two very different types of locations as a photographer it is good to get a feel for what your clients are looking for. If they have absolutely no idea it helps get them thinking about it. That being said I have come up with a list I thought I would share to help those struggling choosing a location.
Nature feel:
Are you looking for an empty field with long grass that has a lighter and warmer tone?
Are you wanting alongside water?
Are you looking for snow photos if it is that time of year?
Are you wanting a forest look with rich green tones?
Are you wanting a desert sagebrush with greenish blue tones?
What about Urban photos? They are so very different from nature photos.
Are you looking for a city buildings and cars in the background?
Photos with a bridge?
A landmark that may hold meaning to you?
A local city park?
A favorite coffee shop?
narrowing down the perfect location for your photo shoot.
Once you narrow down a location then it is time to choose outfits. I think sessions where the outfits are planned turn out very nice. For example if you are taking photos in the snow you most likely are not going to be wearing all white as you want to standout not blend into the background. If you are a family of 5 and you all wear black pants and a white shirts it’s hard to make you pop out as you are all dressed exactly the same. If you are needed inspiration for outfits and what colors complement one another Pinterest is a very great resource that always comes to my rescue. I will link my outfit planning board for reference. I love helping my clients with outfit choices for the location they choose as I feel it really does make the photograph! Hopefully these tips help you when you are narrowing down the perfect location for your photo shoot!!!
Happy location hunting!!!
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