A Motivational Discourse on Photographic Tasks Through the Summer Season
In the heart of summer, photographers can take advantage of the bright natural light and vibrant colors that abound. Here are some top photography assignments to make the most of the sunny season.
1. Beach Photography
Capture the essence of summer with beach photography. From fun in the waves to cooling breezes and spectacular sunsets and sunrises, the beach offers a dynamic and colorful backdrop for your shots. The bright natural light and scenery make for captivating images.
2. Sunny Sky and Nature-Themed Photography
Take advantage of the vivid colors and clear light of a sunny day with subjects like sunflowers, flowers against the blue sky, fruit trees, and other summer flora. These subjects will showcase the beauty of the season and provide a wealth of photographic opportunities.
3. Outdoor Portrait Sessions
Summer fashion, such as flowing dresses, skirts, casual chic outfits, or playful prints and colors, complement the sunny atmosphere perfectly. Capturing these outfits in outdoor portrait sessions will add an ethereal or lively element to your images.
4. Action or Lifestyle Shots
Early morning water sports photography, with surfers or swimmers caught in beautifully lit scenes, is a great way to capture the energy of the season. The early sun provides soft light, while mid-morning onward offers strong contrast and brightness for dynamic outdoor moments.
These assignments leverage the full range of opportunities provided by the bright natural light and vibrant colors of a sunny summer day, from landscapes and still life to portraits and dynamic action scenes.
For more summer-inspired photography assignments, check out the ebook "100 Creative Photography Assignments." This resource offers ten assignments tailored for summer photography.
Remember, the best light isn't always the soft glow of the golden hour. Embrace hard light during summer and photograph scenes where shadows are falling across the subject in an interesting way, as suggested in Photography Assignment 62.
As for those cloudy summer days, don't despair! The tip for Assignment 3 suggests that it's ideal for a cloudy summer's day, while the tip for Assignment 66 encourages photographers to shoot during the golden hour for added mood and warm color, but if not, a cloudy day is better than a sunny one to avoid high contrast.
Lastly, take a moment to explore the man-made and natural elements of the landscape, as suggested in Assignment 91, and look for interesting juxtapositions between these elements. And when the weather turns bad, embrace the challenge and make the most of it, as suggested in Assignment 84.
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- In landscape photography, focus on composition that harmoniously combines the sunny sky, vibrant home-and-garden plants, and a fabulous sunset for a captivating summer scene.
- Expand your portfolio by photographing unique lifestyle moments at home, capturing the essence of summer with fresh fruits, colorful décor, or a relaxed backyard barbecue, showcasing summer's vibrant and carefree spirit.
