There is a special kind of magic that comes with outdoor, winter photo sessions. The snow glowing in the background and the beauty of the Swiss forests create a lovely backdrop for any photo session. Here are some tips to make your winter photo sessions go smoothly.
- Dress warmly. You will be surprised at how often this is overlooked. Since you’ll be standing outside for a long period of time, wear layers, warm socks, wool underwear, and bring a blanket, coats and scarves/mittens to warm up in when you are not being photographed. Shivering makes it hard to look happy and pose properly.
- Wear sunscreen and lip balm. Protecting your skin should be a priority throughout the year, not just in summer. Use a good moisturizer to protect your skin from chilly winds and avoid chapped lips.
- Be flexible. If the weather isn’t exactly what you had hoped for, we will see if we can still make the photo session work, as our window of opportunity with snow is short. If you are however scheduling this session in advance, you may just have to work with the weather on that particular day.
- Incorporate color. Even though winter has some amazing colors to work with, why not wear a splash of color to really stand out in your photos?
- Plan your day. Taking your photos just after the sun rises or just before it sets will provide you with amazing lighting so we will plan your session around those times.
Take some hot tea or coffee along in cute mugs to make your photo session even more enjoyable, and get ready for some beautiful results.
