Hobbies And Interests
A Walk in the Park
A local park provides photographers many options for a spring background. Portraits in the park provide subjects with interesting space; take advantage of the surroundings when using a park as a backdrop. Pose human subjects seated on benches, walking down paths and sitting on playground equipment. Parks are ideal outdoor settings where you can take advantage of the increasing quality of springtime light. Plan the shoot in the morning or afternoon, when the light quality should be best.
Green Fields
Springtime heralds the arrival of new plant life, so green fields are staples of springtime portraits. Whether it is an urban or suburban playing field with new grass or a rural field sown in crops, a verdant springtime backdrop conveys the idea of rebirth, new life and reawakening. Since grass fields tend to be damp, these backgrounds are best employed in afternoon light; allow condensation to burn off before posing your subjects there. (Remember to take your allergy medication beforehand!)
Studio Backgrounds
Sometimes, spring weather prohibits a photographer from getting outside. Those situations call for a little creative studio work. For springtime backdrops indoors, try a plain drape or flat background in white, then accessorize. Accessories can be anything from live plants---think tulips, wildflowers and other spring plants---to holiday paraphernalia such as Easter baskets, chocolate rabbits and other sweet treats. Use of a plain background allows the subject to be posed with any number of spring-themed items without being overwhelmed by the background, thus striking the perfect balance for your springtime portrait.