Happy Thursday! Well, technically it’s a cloudy, rainy Thursday here. And that makes me kind of sad because I had to reschedule a Senior Session with Diana. This is the second time too. :/ Hopefully the third time will be the charm!
Anyway, it is Thursday and that means it’s Tip Thursday! This week’s tip involves when to schedule your session. For light purposes, I suggest early morning or late afternoon, when the sun is near the horizon. Around summer, late afternoon can be anywhere from 4:30 to 7:00. One reason is I back light my models as much as possible to reduce squinty eyes. Another is the late afternoon light through the lens enhances the photograph without having to use a flash. Here are two example images where I used back lighting to enhance the images. I love these two of Tiffany and Michael.
Here, the soft light behind them casts a yellow, almost orange glow on Tiffany and Michael, as well as the greenery behind them. And, no squinty eyes in this photo for sure!
I’m a fan of Lens Flare, so I love love love this image.
What day of the week should you schedule a session? Monday through Friday works best for me. But, I am not opposed to Saturday or Sunday sessions if need be. Just let me know what works for you.
I hope this short Tip Thursday post helped! I have more editing to finish from Kim & Kasey’s Engagement Session. I hope everyone has a great rest of the day!
Bethany Ann