With this gorgeous weather we're having ATM let's have a look at some fun ideas for creative portraits.
The much welcomed rain we had a couple of weeks ago has got the grass growing nice and tall, it's a bugger to mow but makes for some great photo opportunites and best of all it's everywhere. There's often vacant lots of land around on the side of roads, in new developments and certainly in the rural areas to take advantage off. Sometimes it might take a photographers eye to see the potential of the scene, a bit of back lighting, selective blur, maybe a bit of lens compression but the rewards can be truly beautiful. Particularly with some late afternoon light.
Of course we have magnificent beaches here and their appeal is a given, but what about the rockpools and sandstone coves with the beautiful colours and textures at Coolum, Noosa National park, Point Cartwright and Kings Beach. Kids will love exploring the rockpools and this leads to some lovely authentic moments to capture. One thing you won't hear is look at the camera and smile.
Another place that's worth a look is the Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden. Located on Palm Creek Road, Tanawha. This is a great space to have family portaits taken with well maintianed walking tracks winding through a bushland forest setting, a lake to sit with a picnic, open grass spaces for the kids to run around on or follow the creek as it meanders along with overhanging palms and ferns.
Along a similar vein is Buderim Falls, conveniently located about a 10 min. drive west from Maroochydore. The first thing you notice when you start the rainforest walk is the sudden drop in temperature. With it's tall palms towering overhead you follow the creek to the waterfall. Along the way take in the natural beauty while the kids take a dip in the rockpools. Great on those balmy summer days.
