After you’ve herded all of the cats in your family to a mutual time for your portrait session the next most important decision you’ll be making is what location to use. It’s an often overlooked fact that the background is 50% of the image, so choosing a great place can’t be overstated.<\/p>\n
Having said that, there’s no reason to feel pressured either. A location can have deep sentimental value but it doesn’t have to. You can also choose a spot just because it’s close to your house, or because you like the sound of the fountain and the feeling of grass on your feet.<\/p>\n
Popular locations include Highland Park, Tinker Nature Center, Genesee Valley Park and local beaches (such as Durand Eastman Park or Charlotte).<\/p>\n
I confess personally to a bit of an adventurous spirit, so I always encourage places that are off the beaten path but that’s certainly not required.<\/p>\n
Below is a collection of ideas<\/a> from previous sessions to get your location wheels turning. \u00a0For the Ithaca Location Board, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n The location is visible in the caption below each photo when enlarged. Once you’ve settled on a place, your next stop is Clothing<\/a>.<\/p>\n Follow Debra Wallace Photography’s board Rochester Locations on Pinterest.<\/a>
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