Summer’s here! With longer days and brighter skies, it’s the perfect time to explore new horizons — and take pictures. While there’s much to love about summer, overexposed photos aren’t one of them. Here are some tips to help you make sure your snaps look good as the real thing.
Top tip: Give your photos a new lease of life by turning them into photo books, canvas prints, photo blankets, picture tiles, photo pillows, or metal prints!
The Golden Hour
Photographers swear by the “golden hour,” the first and last hour of sunlight after sunrise and before sunset. The warm, diffused light creates a magical glow and minimizes harsh shadows in your photos.
Play with Light and Shadow
As the sun moves lower in the sky during early morning or late afternoon, shadows lengthen, creating elongated shapes that can lead the viewer’s eye through your composition. Use these long shadows to add a sense of directionality and drama to your summer photos.
Document Everyday Life
Find beauty in the ordinary by documenting daily routines, rituals, and moments of everyday life. The best kind of photographs are the candid ones, after all.
Experiment with Composition
Try different angles and perspectives — shoot from high above, down low, or from unexpected vantage points.
