Portraits in Spring | Mt Shasta Portrait and Wedding Photographer

The sun is coming out, and it’s time to get outdoors and take some pictures! This time of year is really perfect for families because it allows nice weather that isn’t too hot for kids or adults.
Shooting outside when it’s sunny can also be a problem, so I’m including a few simple tips anyone can use to improve their shots this spring.
I was able to go on a shoot with the Harrison family recently. They were so fun to work with. Here are some of my favorite shots incorporating my tips.
Tip #1: Use open shade. The sun can cause unflattering harsh light when you are photographing people, so put people under a tree, roof, something where the light is even.

Tip #2: To avoid squinting, have subjects close their eyes and count down to the shot. This way they get a break from strong light and you get a shot with wide open eyeballs. Also, kids think this is especially fun.

Tip #3: Think about using a flash. I know it sounds counter-intuitive, but some cameras can use fill flash to brighten shadows and hopefully lead to more even lighting (especially if someone is wearing a hat).
Hope those help with your sunny weather snapshots, and if not I’m still promoting mini-sessions for Spring on my KLS Photography Facebook page.
Kelly