I tend to get questions about shooting at 12 noon on a Saturday or other day of the week. Our spots tend to fill up quickly for outdoor sessions and here’s why…

If you see photos that are completely washed out, meaning the face of the subject if VERY white and most, if not all the detail is lost, it’s because the sun was too bright and too harsh for the subject. If we can find a completely shaded area we can get around shooting at this time of the day but unfortunately this is not always possible. Any time between 10 am and 4 pm, the sun is at its brightest. Since we live on the West Coast of Florida, many families enjoy beach scenery in their photos and rightly so, they’re beautiful! When scheduling a session at the beach, usually you’ll want to have photos taken 1 to 2 hours before sunset. The sun casts a beautiful glow on the subjects and area. During bright sunlight, you’ll lose these details we want to capure.

Sometimes I’ll get calls before a session with worried families that are concerned with the overcast. Not to worry! These are some of the best conditions to shoot under. The clouds diffuse the brightness of the sun and allows us to shoot in a better lighting situation, which means we don’t have to be confined to the shadows and under trees.

Of course, the beach isn’t the only option for scenic photos. Florida has many beautiful parks and towns to take photos.

Be sure to book with us as soon as possible if you have a specific date or time in mind for your photos. Call 813.277.6275 or visit us at www.ashleyyvonnephotography.com . I would be happy to discuss timing and location options for you and your family.

There is always a possibility of taking photos in our studio as well, in which we aren’t limited as much. Please see Studio Sessions can be Creative! to learn more about the advantages of studio sessions.