Pictures that go with the seasons.

Taking family picture's, or just normal "selfies" is always fun.
Outfits, picture types, almost everything will change with the season.
Here's tips on how to take pictures during each season,
Let's start with..
 Winter:
I never knew this, but If you're taking pictures where it's a very cold climate, with snow and such, bring extra battery's because "a cold battery is like a dead battery" - New York Institute Of Photography. 

• Did you know, that the brightness will mess with your camera/picture quality? Your built in light meter will put a grey tint to the super white snow, so you don't want that. To change that, let in more light. Sounds weird right? because being outside would be enough light right? actually you can change settings on your camera, so you can let more light into the picture. 
• You can always add colorful objects to your picture scene. Have the base background be white, but have something stand out. Such as, take your model, have her dress in toned colors, but then have her wear a bright red dress, she stands out compared to the snow. 

http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Learn-And-Explore/Article/ghsbd99p/moose-peterson-how-to-photograph-winter-landscapes.html

Next,
 Fall

• When it comes too taking pictures in autumn, you don't always want bright sun. 
• Studies show from photographers, that the best scene's to take photo's of during the fall is streams/ponds. 
• Going with what I said before, fog and mist too. They generate mystery, and unique colors. 

http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Learn-And-Explore/Article/h7dfres5/10-tips-for-shooting-autumn-foliage.html

Spring

• Take advantage of sunrise and sunset, they are at their best point during the spring times. 
• FLOWERS BLOSSOMING. These pictures are the most taken by photographers. 
• To go with what I just said, try to look for patterns and look for the abstract when taking pictures of flowers. 

http://www.picturecorrect.com/tips/spring-photography-tips/

Summer

• Campfires, night times, parks, wild life. Those are things that happen a lot during the summer season, and when taking pictures in the summer, those are perfect things to take photographs of.
• Most people think that while taking pictures outside in the sun, you won't need your flash. But that's not always true. 
• Also, take pictures at the same place, just at a different time. Experiment with the day.

http://digital-photography-school.com/5-hot-tips-improving-summer-photography/

Under each section, I pasted a link that you can go to, to get more of an idea on tips, and if you need help. Good luck (:

Stuck on what to take a picture of next? what your next photograph piece should be?

If you're stuck on what to photograph next, or if you need any ideas.I'm here to help.
If you honestly have no idea what you want to do, or what types of photographing you want to do next, my advice, is to take your camera everywhere you go ( if possible ) and just take pictures of things you see. For example, if you're going to the beach, take pictures of the water and the waves, or of the sand and the rocks. Be creative. Take pictures of the already built sandcastles. Maybe bring someone with you and have them pose just for fun. Or lets say you're going for a walk on a trail in the woods, there is so many things you could take pictures of. A leaf on the ground, barely on the ground. Untouched. Take pictures of the animals, Take pictures of other peoples animals, if its okay with their owner of course. Don't hesitate to take pictures, that's whats going to cause you to miss the shot. The picture you actually want.

Here's an example of what you could do, this person thought this was a wonderful sight so they captured a picture of it.

Stuck on what to bring to your photoshoot?

Is it your first time professional photo shoot? stuck on what to bring? I can help!
Some obvious things that you should bring are: Make-up, hair ties, hats, jewelry, glasses/sunglasses (here's a tip, don't wear your sunglasses right before the photo shoot, because you'll end up squinting in the photos from the brightness), or anything you'd like to use for a prop. More things that would be good to bring are, a small portable mirror, something to drink (the best things would probably be water or Gatorade) especially if you will be outside, and a little snack to keep your energy up throughout the photo shoot process.
Here's a list of things that a typical model packs for his/her photo shoot, not everything is necessary if your just starting out, but this could be used as a checklist.

• make up kit
• washcloth 
• everything needed for the make up style you choose
• eye drops 
• hair brush
• toothbrush
• sunglasses
• aspirin or anytime of medicine to help with out of the blue headaches
• hair styling products
• lotions
• scissors
• lent roller
• tissue
• bobby pins
• sun screen
• tweezers 
• beverages
• and finally, makeup remover. 

                                                                                                                                 (source: zero dean)

Cameras

As a photographer, your camera is the most important thing to you aside from things outside of photography. You literally need it in order to even take part of photography. So there's the taking of the photographs itself, then there's editing, printing, selling, and giving. If you don't have a camera, it can even be your phone, then you don't have photography. Phone cameras, are okay. But if you want the real, in depth, pictures. Then a Canon ( like I said before if you're a beginner ), or some type of digital camera, is your answer. I'm not saying you have to go out and spend $300 on a camera for good quality pictures, because there are some cameras that aren't as pricey but take pretty amazing pictures, but just know that the more professional you want to go, the more costly it will be for you.

Family pictures

To start off, you will need a lot of patience while taking family pictures. The family will most likely have a child, or children, so you'll need the patience to get everyone's eyes on you, at the same time. It will take time. But you will take at least one picture, with everyone looking. Hopefully more. To insure that you have at least one picture with everyone paying attention, and smiling, take multiple shots. Your camera will have a setting where you can take pictures, in more of a burst type setting. It may be called different things, but this setting makes it so you can take multiple pictures right after each other, this setting is used a lot for sports. Forget the traditional portrait shots. Be unique and inspirational! use weird props, such as picture frames, or over sized sunglasses!. Have your subjects run around, and act like they would when they aren't around a stranger. Have the kids play together and be themselves, and take shots of that. You will get their real, genuine, smile. Filled with their real happiness. That makes the most warming family pictures.

Senior pictures

Let's focus on Senior pictures. Almost every senior takes senior pictures. Because those are what sits at your open house. I'm going to give our photographers some helpful tips, but I'm also going to give some tips for the senior who's getting the pictures done, in case you're nervous.

First, the photographer. Always try to make the senior as comfortable as possible. Because chances are they've never had some type of professional pictures taken of just them. Try to get many ideas in your head about the poses you would want to do, because you don't want to get to the photo shoot, and realize that the poses you had in mind, don't fit your models personality. Also, bring props. Something to have them hold or focus on, because some people feel awkward in the beginning of taking photos, so having some type of props, such as books maybe takes their mind off of it until they get more comfortable.
I'm sure the Senior, or subject of your pictures, will have an idea of what they want to wear in the pictures, but you can always give them some friendly examples, or give them some friendly reminders of what they should stay away from.

Now seniors, DON'T BE SHY! always be comfortable with what you're doing! because acting shy while getting your pictures taken, can have a negative affects on your overall pictures. I was always taught, being shy hurts your smile. Another thing, do not force your smile, a relaxed smile is a better smile. Depending on your photographer, you can get helpful tips on how to get a more relaxed smile. And, if you want to get your hair touched up, or get a full haircut before your photography session, try to do it a week before your appointment. I'm saying this because if you do it a day or two before, your hair may still have that new haircut look, like a choppy look.

How to: Tips on taking wedding, senior, and family pictures.

On this blog today, were going to focus on wedding pictures.
Every photographer is going to experience every type of photography until they find the kind that fits them most. From wedding, nature, senior, and family pictures. I'm here to give you many tips on how to start, or improve on your kind of photography. First, wedding photography. Look for an opening, something like a field, try to go as wide as your camera will let you, it creates an appealing look to your picture, because it keeps your subject in the main focus. You always want your brides pose appealing also, because how her posture or pose is, can sometimes be unflattering to your picture. You can always tilt the camera too, it gives it a creative look. Instead of having your pictures always in photograph and landscape mode. Always talk to the bride, groom, and wedding party. Ask if there's anything or any pose in specific that they want to do, or if they have any ideas. Asking these questions will give them a friendly open vibe from you, you won't seem so focused on just the things you want to do. Last but not least for wedding photography, have fun. Wedding photography can be one of the funnest kinds of photography, you just can't let yourself get tense. Don't seem to focused on getting the job done.