Winter is The Top Season for Your London Portrait Photoshoot
In this post, I am sharing why Winter is the perfect season for your London Portrait Photoshoot. Transitioning from summer to winter for a summer lover feels extreme! If I were to prefer living in a country where summer is all year round, I’m determined to make the most of the cooler season, though! Residing in London, I’ve come to terms with the fact that the days are getting shorter (only until December 21st, hurray) and temperatures will drop considerably. Not everything is to hate about Winter. I love the Christmas atmosphere with all the sparkles in town. Bring on crisp, clear days, mulled wine, a hot chocolate waiting for you at the end of a walk and a Sunday pub lunch! Autumn and Winter don’t mean that we have to hibernate, the cooler season has true on-location photo shoot perks, here’s why!
1. The magic of winter light!
I’ve no intention to be your geography teacher, but here’s why the gorgeous lighting! Winter in our hemisphere means we are closer to the sun, and the rays hit us at a shallower angle, making the light softer and less harsh than in summer. Have you ever noticed the gorgeous light we get in Winter? This beautiful light will illuminate your face in portraits with a soft, even glow!
2. Less of a crowd
Brrr! It’s cold outside! Tourists might not choose the coolest winter months to visit London, which gives us more opportunities to play in the streets with London Landmarks and Royal Parks as a background for your portrait photoshoot.
3. Gorgeous locations on a budget
Have you had your eyes on a beautiful location to hire for your London Portrait Photoshoot? Winter might be the period where they would be more than happy to have someone booking their venue or being featured in a photo shoot, work on your negotiation skills and book that place!
4. Glamour dress on sale
Christmas and New Year might well be over, but shops will be desperate to shift their stock of evening frocks. This will be your opportunity to glam up your personal branding photoshoot. You might even try your luck with charity shops like Save the Children with Mary Portas.
5. Explore new locations for your photoshoot
As in London, other cities might be less busy with tourists in February- March, when everybody is escaping to ski in the Alps. Planning your dream photo shoot in Paris, Rome or Barcelona in winter might be the right time for you. And don’t forget about the gorgeous winter light!
PS. Are you full on for a Winter Portrait Photoshoot?