Fall Photo Tipsby Michele Cheplic | More from this Blogger 31 Oct 2009 09:18 AM Whether you photographing pumpkins, leaves or little ghosts and goblins, you'll want to take note of the following tips to ensure your seasonal shots come out looking simply spectacular: Jack-o-lanterns After spending hours carving a prize-winning jack-o-lantern, you'll want to document it in the best light possible. The trick to getting a stellar shot of your pumpkin is to turn off your flash. That may seem like an odd tip, but the problem with most cameras is that the flash pops automatically, especially if it's dark. Since the tone of the flash is cold compared to the warm glow from a jack-o-lantern, the photo doesn't typically turn out very well. To avoid having your jack-o-lantern look like a big blob, turn off your flash, raise your ISO to 400 or 800, and reduce the shutter speed. Another way to avoid blurry shots when shooting in low light conditions is to use a tripod or place your camera on a sturdy table before snapping the shot. Creative Halloween Shots Instead of having your costumed kids stand on the front porch and say "cheese" while you snap Halloween shots, experiment with the night mode on your camera. It should illuminate your subject with the flash, but also allow for ambient light to show in the background, which can create a spooky color shift. Another tip for creating interesting photos is to convert your Halloween pictures to black and white or sepia to add a mysterious look to an ordinary shot. Fall Leaves Brilliant colored autumn leaves make a great background for Halloween or other seasonal photos. To make the most of the breathtaking fall foliage, try shooting from different angles rather than straight on. For example, instead of shooting a row of trees from the ground, consider climbing a hill and shooting down or tilting your camera up and shooting towards the sky with the colorful leaves and branches filling the frame. Related Articles: Taking Creative Halloween Shots Telling A Story With Your Shots Snapping Frameworthy Shots Of Your Kids Learn more about Michele Cheplic  Michele Cheplic was born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii, but now lives in Wisconsin. Michele graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Journalism. Relevantphotography tags User Comments No comments on this article yet. Be the first to comment! Discuss this article
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