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Waiting for Photos
One of the things that is hardest for me … really for most of the people I know … is waiting. Waiting is a big part of life and a big part of photography. But waiting is really one of the best things to do in both also. Because as the saying goes “good things come to those who wait.”
But how does waiting work in photography? Waiting is especially important in nature and landscape photography because your subject matter is beyond your control. So you are waiting for the light to be just right or for the birds to land in front of your camera or the wildlife to look at you. But when you wait for the right moment, you get the most amazing shot and that moment is captured forever!
But the waiting isn’t passive. You have to go out at the right time to get the shot you want. If you want the shot of the sunset, you don’t go out at noon and waste the afternoon waiting for the sun to set. You go out just before sunset so you can have time to set up your shot with the perfect foreground.
Some planning tips for your next “waiting” adventure in photography:
- Decide what photo you want.
- Find a place that captures it and go there to scout it out. Don’t forget your camera – you can take pictures even on this venture. Find the area that captures your idea best.
- Check the weather and the movement of the sun or moon and figure out when the light will be right for what you want. For example, if you want a sunset photo, figure out when the sun is setting.
- Figure out how long it will take you to get to your ideal location. Drive time, hike time, etc. You will want to get there early so you can set up a tripod if necessary.
- Then Wait for the right moment and snap your shot. Take several and move around a little to.
So waiting for the right moment is actually not waiting at all. It’s being attentive to the circumstances and planning so that you are ready when the right time arrives. So while we are “waiting” we can be thinking and dreaming of what’s ahead when the perfect time for the photograph or the life event comes.
A note about the photo: This photo is called Valentine Rose. I love it for the contrast between the red and black. It’s mesmerizing. It’s for sale on Etsy at the moment. And yes, Valentine’s is just around the corner!
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Posted in Blog,Featured,flowers,How Tos,photography — by alicia on Monday, January 16th, 2012 — Comments (0)
All photographs are for sale - if you see one you like just contact me to order it.