Due North Leather Goods Co.

Shooting outdoors isn’t every photographer’s forte, simply because controlling the light and setting conditions indoors is just so much easier with the right equipment. Outdoor portrait photography, in particular, can be challenging because of the multiple elements that one has to manage: the subject(s), the lighting, the color palette, and maybe even some nasty weather! That’s why we’ve created this simple guide that will help you remember some often-forgotten aspects of outdoor portraits  to help your shots turn out breathtaking. Understand the Relationship Between the Subject & Setting The key here is to remember you’re not shooting in a neutral space. Depending on the occasion, the environment and the setting can help transform the pictures. By creating a relationship between the people you’re photographing, as well as the natural elements around, you’re radically transforming how the outdoor portrait will look. Using conceptual paradigm shifts can help bring out the essen...