On-Location Photography vs. Studio Photography
December 14, 2010
Once upon a time, only the elite few made it into the realm of professional photography, and these professionals almost always had a studio. However in the digital age we currently live in, you can find a photographer on practically every street corner. But not all these photographers have their own studio. Some people question the professionalism of those photographers known as “on-location” photographers. Here are just a few ways on-location photography can be more powerful than studio shots.
A studio setting often creates a bit more anxiety, tension and a feeling of being trapped. It doesn’t matter if the session is for kids or adults, getting your photo taken can be stressful. There’s the worries of how you look, a new place, a person you don’t really know, whether your kids are going to behave, and on and on and on. But for some reason meeting at a location you choose and often outdoors seems a lot more relaxed and a lot less intimidating.
This reduction in stress makes an on-location session so much more fun than a studio session. Let’s say you’re doing a family session at a park. Your kids are going to be able to run around and be themselves. They’ll be happier which will make you happier. And you’ll get some absolutely gorgeous images of your kids being themselves and enjoying themselves.
Another benefit of on-location photography is that it gives you a chance to pick a location that means something to you. Maybe you’re getting your engagement photos taken in front of the diner where your fiance proposed. Maybe you’re getting your family photos at a park where your family goes on walks. Maybe you’re getting your senior photos at the place where you love to sit and think. By being able to choose your location, you get to add one more level of yourself to that photo. It puts you in a picturesque location that will trigger an emotional connection every time you look at your photos.
Of course there’s also the benefit of natural props. In a studio you’re most likely sitting on stools or standing on boxes to create this perfectly organized group of people. But in an on-location session you’ll be utilizing the things that are present at your location. It may a tree, a bench, a little cafe table, or maybe it’s just the ground. Using these natural pieces makes your photos seem more like they captured a moment in your life. They weren’t posed, they were a spontaneous capture of your life.
While studio photography will always be a beneficial option for those who prefer to maintain complete control of their session, on-location photography is becoming a much greater factor in professional photography sessions. Whether it’s for family photos, senior sessions, or portraits, you just can’t beat the natural beauty and simplicity of the great outdoors.
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