Fabulous Fall "Fotos"!

By Julie Miller -
Well folks summer is over, time to put away the sprinkler and pack away the swimsuits until we are ready to reveal our pasty bodies next spring. :o)


Although there are a few of us devoted Chaco wearers who are still stubbornly refusing to stifle our toes!


And soon we will get to start enjoying THIS...


But for now Fall is in full swing and who doesn't love getting out on those Blue Bird days and trying to snap a pic of our beloved Pioneer Peak as the snow creeps down.

One of the pleasures of Fall is the glorious colors around us and for some us we love to attempt to capture those moments with our camera or smartphone. Here is a round up of some websites that offer great ideas for composing and shooting photos with your camera and a few sites that offer tips for using your iPhone.

For camera -
http://www.popphoto.com/how-to/2011/10/5-tips-better-fall-foliage-photos

http://content.photojojo.com/photojojo-original/fall-photo-tips/

For iPhone  - 
http://iphonephotographyschool.com/leaves/

http://iphonephotographyschool.com/fall/


One of my favorite iPhone photo apps Camera+. It offers a wide range of options for shooting and editing from beginner to those who are ready to fiddle with shutter speed or change their f-stop.

I also want to remind you that light changes through out the day and this time of year early morning and evening light is more yellowish, warm, and makes the Fall colors pop. And you can usually look towards it without squinting too terribly, which makes for nicer portraits of people. I also like how morning and evening light can be soft and backlights foliage to make it seem to glow, like this...



Alrighty folks, get out there and THRIVE OUTSIDE in our magnificent surroundings. Message us your pics of Fall amazingness, we'll post them to the FB page!







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