How to Photograph Autumn Leaves
Look at your leaves and find some that have unique and interesting patterns and colors., Decide when you want to shoot., When you are choosing a leaf for your photography, keep an eye for attractive backgrounds., Set your white balance., Just add...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Look at your leaves and find some that have unique and interesting patterns and colors.
Be sure that the leaves are not too thick.
You want to be able to get some light through the leaf. , Late morning or early evening.
That is called the 'Golden Hour' and has the best light for those types of photos. , You want it to complement your leaf.
Also, make sure that they aren't 'busy'.
If there is too much going on in the photo, the leaf won't be seen.
It will blend in or be over-powered by the background.
With Autumn leaves, perfection isn't perfect.
An imperfection can make the shot much more interesting. , You will want to be sure that your white balance is correct.
It will help greatly with the seasonal colors. , The water could be from condensation or that you have supplied.
This can add some great interest to your photograph. ,, -
Step 2: Decide when you want to shoot.
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Step 3: When you are choosing a leaf for your photography
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Step 4: keep an eye for attractive backgrounds.
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Step 5: Set your white balance.
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Step 6: Just add water.
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Step 7: Set up the tripod and camera in the approximate places where you will be photographing.
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Step 8: Keep a close eye on the sun (light source)
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Step 9: your subject leaf
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Step 10: and any interesting photos that you might see.
Detailed Guide
Be sure that the leaves are not too thick.
You want to be able to get some light through the leaf. , Late morning or early evening.
That is called the 'Golden Hour' and has the best light for those types of photos. , You want it to complement your leaf.
Also, make sure that they aren't 'busy'.
If there is too much going on in the photo, the leaf won't be seen.
It will blend in or be over-powered by the background.
With Autumn leaves, perfection isn't perfect.
An imperfection can make the shot much more interesting. , You will want to be sure that your white balance is correct.
It will help greatly with the seasonal colors. , The water could be from condensation or that you have supplied.
This can add some great interest to your photograph. ,,
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