Should we do the photos inside or outside? This is a popular question clients have! And rightfully so! There are pros and cons to either location. First of all, as a client, ask your photographer if they have studio lighting. If they don't, chances are you should play it safe and choose an outdoor location... or seek a photographer with the proper equipment. Not all photographers own studio flash, this certainly doesn't make them less talented! Unless the lighting is bright and there is a window offering lots of indirect light, your indoor photos will fall flat, dark and full of shadows that are far from flattering.
Outdoor locations are prefered for many reasons by some photographers. The great outdoors offers more room for moving around, composition, fantastic lighting and a wide variety of backdrops, just to name a few. BUT! When the weather doesn't cooperate, you have an issue on your hands. The cons of outdoor locations include, but not limited to, travelling to the location, weather, "background distractions"; and elements that are out of the photographer and clients hands (such as choosing a park but having it full of people).
Photos done in studio look significantly different than those done outdoors. This is something you must take into account when making your decisions. A good photographer can still capture beautiful shots indoors! Studio flash is a necessity to get good, quality images. If studio flash is not used, the images are dark, lack detail and are very flat looking.
The moral of the story is to ask your photographer lots of questions! If you ask if they have flash, be sure to ask what type as the on camera flash isn't enough for indoor photos! Be sure to look through your potential photographers sample of photos as well. If you don't like what you see, move on to someone else!
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