Indoor vs. Outdoor Photography Shoot
Light is the foundation of photography and photographers are constantly learning new ways to manipulate light and pose our subjects in flattering ways. As a starting point to any photography shoot is deciding between an indoor or outdoor venue, and there are pros and cons for either, depending on your goals.
Indoor venues
Plus
Weather: You’re indoors. Air-con and a place to put aside your barang barang safely.
Lighting: Day or night, we control the light effects and pace of shoot. No hurrying to capture the right moment or move into position.
Privacy: Closed doors.
Facilities: Access to changing rooms, bathrooms, and make up table.
Minus
Time: Early booking required to secure preferred timing.
Cost: Additional costs for studio/venue rental.
Outdoor venues
Plus
Lighting: Natural lights gives a different ambiance like golden hour. This is the time of day when the sun is perfectly at an angle to make you feel and look your best.
Background: Depending on the desired look, people, buildings, bridges or walls can add as interesting backdrops.
Time: Greater flexibility to arrange preferred timings.
Minus
Weather: Risk of rain, reschedule of photography shoots possible.
Privacy: Public location. Enough said.
Facilities: Need to lug around our barang barang and keep a constant lookout.