Summer Photography Improvement

Photography Tips

As we feel the warm breeze ushering in the summer season, it’s a great time for us photographers to not only capture beautiful sunlit scenes but also to explore new learning avenues. One such path to growth is coming your way through my good friend, Ken Schultz, the brain behind the highly-acclaimed “EasyDSLR” training course.

Summer photo captured by Alex Lamb

Ken is on the brink of launching a brand-new program: “DPInsiders”. This exciting venture, grounded in Ken’s vast expertise and dedication to excellence, is designed to elevate your photography skills to new heights.

To make things even better, Ken is offering PictureCorrect readers an exclusive opportunity to sign up and secure spots on the DPInsiders’ waiting list before the official launch. This is a no-fee, early-access pass to enroll at an introductory price when the program goes live.

As we await this exciting new journey with DPInsiders, let’s prepare ourselves for the summer photography season with a few handy tips:

Understand Your Light: Summer is known for its intense sunlight, which can lead to harsh shadows and overexposed shots if you’re not careful. Try to shoot during the ‘Golden Hours’ (the first hour after sunrise and the last hour before sunset) when the light is softer and has a warmer tone.

Consider using a Polarizing Filter: This can help reduce the glare on sunny days, enhance the blue of the sky, and increase the saturation of the scene. It’s a very helpful tool for outdoor summer photography.

Capture the Summer Vibes: Summer is all about energy, fun, and bright colors. Try to capture these elements in your photos.

Play with Shadows: Summer is a great time to experiment with shadow play. Use the strong sunlight to your advantage and capture the contrast and depth created by shadows.

Water and Reflections: Summer provides opportunities for great photos near bodies of water. You can capture amazing reflection photos early in the morning when the water is calm.

Look for Detail: While it’s easy to focus on landscapes and wide shots during the summer, also pay attention to the smaller details. The textures of summer – like blooming flowers, a close-up of a chilled glass of lemonade, or the details of a seashell – can make for captivating photos.

Experiment with Silhouettes: The strong light of summer sunsets can help create stunning silhouette shots. Place your subject between the camera and the light source to create these.

Looking forward to your photographic summer and to the launch of DPInsiders.

Found here: Secure Your Spot on the DPInsiders Launch List