Spring, also known as vernal, is one of the four temperate seasons that follows winter and precedes summer. There are various technical definitions of spring, but local usage of the term varies depending on local climate, cultures, and customs. Are you and your friends piling into the car and hitting the town for a spring break party? Or are you going on vacation with your family? Whatever your destination, it will be an opportunity to take your camera with you and take some photos to add more photos to your portfolio.
Many spring break venues will have a variety of events such as bands and parties. A family vacation may include visiting theme parks or similar destinations. Use the internet to find out what activities will be available that can provide fun photography.
Many spring breakers head to the beach. If you get up early in the morning, you can have the beach to yourself, and you can take photos without people in the shots, or at least photos that will be easy to remove the few people from with photo editing software. But beaches full of people will also be good for photos. Evening parties and bands can also provide good photography. Beach locations may have piers and harbors that you can photograph. Surfing, parasailing and other activities may also be available.
What else is around? Is there an amusement park nearby? There may also be art and history museums in your location. Going to the beach doesn't have to be just going to the beach. Take full advantage of the entertainment available in your location and do what you can to continue building your portfolio.
If you're going on a family vacation, it can be a little harder to plan your photography because you'll be tied to a group, which will limit your options. If you're at a theme park, simple images of the entrances and rides themselves can be a good addition to your portfolio. Try to pick up on small details such as long queues, pram parking and the types of food available. Midway games and rides are usually very colorful. If you're at big theme parks like Orlando, capturing characters, parades, fireworks, and other dynamics are images that can be uploaded to your portfolio.
Character sightings and parades can be spontaneous, and you'll increase your chances of getting good photos if you use a slower shutter speed to minimize blur from active subjects. Also pay attention to the sun and other light sources, if possible, change the position depending on the crowd. The crowd itself is a factor, as is when a park employee shows up in a character costume. People can move in to interact with the character or take pictures, and it can be frustrating. Amusement and theme parks will be busy during spring break and people are rarely considerate of photographers, they will walk in front of you and not care.
The ski slopes are another popular spring break location and another setting for photography. If you're going skiing, you probably won't be going downhill with a big camera. Instead, you may want to use a pocket camera or cell phone while you're skiing. You may want to consider getting a GoPro or similar type of camera to get those action videos while running. These cameras also take pretty good pictures.
Taking a little time to plan your spring break photography can increase your chances of getting good shots to add to your portfolio. Regular shots of mundane things can sell, like long lines at theme parks. Make sure you capture these types of details in the location you are aiming for. Think about where you're going, different situations and dynamics may be best suited for certain types of cameras and lenses. If you're forced to travel light, use your cell phone and keep an eye out for pictures to add to your online portfolio.
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