You may have heard it said in the Real Estate business that location is everything. The same can also be said quite often in photography. Sure, the child or person you have chosen to be the subject of your picture is most important, but finding that perfect location to take your child’s portrait finishes a close second.
When it comes to location, you have many options. Choosing where to take the portrait may depend upon the time of year or the resources available to you. Keep in mind that a portrait does not have to be the traditional head-tilting, arms folded, seated pose. Choices are endless!
Taking your child’s portrait outdoors can provide natural light and the beauty of nature. Trees, fences, flowers, fields, and even rustic barn doors create a wonderful backdrop to your picture. Taking a drive around the area where you live may help open up new ideas for backgrounds.
Local colleges typically have beautifully landscaped campuses. Sometimes they may also have a peaceful setting with a bridge and stream. Take the time to explore the areas around you. Often it may depend on what type of theme or idea you are trying to convey.
Flowers are naturally beautiful and therefore make wonderful backgrounds. Flowers around your house or perhaps at a nearby park could be used for your portraits. If you have a planter of flowers, put your child right next to them. Children holding some wild flowers is another option for your portrait.
- Christina Moyer
by Paul
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