Why The Spot Is Almost More Important Than Your Outfit
In photography, the shooting spot is a real matter! The background is like a staple leather jacket or a great coffee before starting your day perfectly! I’ll explain you why the spot is almost more important than your outfit — as a novice photo-lover!
Light Or No Light?
♥ You have to find THE good compromise between these two opposite.
→ Very early or during the golden hour, which is actually the best according to me!
Find The Decent Balance
♥ My point is that you have to find a place where there are not too many buildings and not too much greenery. Without exception!
→ For example, I think we did a great job here. There was too much greenery on my left but we quickly took care of it!
Don’t Be Boring
♥ It’s so boring to always see the same surrounding, you know… Don’t make your readers tired!
→ A new spot every single photo shoot.
Avoid The Tourist Thing
♥ As a native Parisian, I’m not fond of shooting just in front of the Parisian monuments. If I do so, that’s just for fun and because there is something special such as a different viewpoint.
→ I’m always looking for the cutest streets you’ve never seen before! I think it’s even more magical, my point of view!
Match Your Outfit
♥ It’s optional!
→ I’m overly perfectionist, if the background doesn’t match: next please!
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V.
49 Comments
I agree 100%. When I look at fashion bloggers’ pictures, I judge the entirety of the photo, not just the outfits! I know, it sounds awful! But you really need the whole package to get noticed by others!
Your photos are absolute perfection! I love that you consider your background. And to be honest, if you tried photographing yourself in front of famous monuments, you will probably get a lot of tourists in the background, not pretty! It’s a great idea to take photos on side streets.
Kim | Simply Lovebirds
Love what you did to your Balenciaga! I have the same one, in the same size, but in suede! Totally copying this style! Enjoy your weekend, dear :*
Natalie
Fabulous outfit! I really like the top and the skinny jeans.
ANOUK
Nice look, love the top!
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I totally agree! Always looking for great spots to take photos matching or complimenting the outfit 😉
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I definitely agree, and I have to say, the spot is actually one of the reasons why I post so rarely on my blog! I tend to go out and take tons of pictures of a certain outfit, and when I get home and see them I discover that the clothes don’t match at all with the background.
It’s super frustrating, especially since I live in quite a small city with not a ton of great places for a photoshoot. Guess I just have to look harder!
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I always like seeing Paris through your eyes =o) You always do pick charming streets and neighborhoods for your photos =o)
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I’m so happy you’re enjoying seeing Paris! I try to do my best to show you the Paris according a Parisian than the touristique one 🙂
great tips! you look great!
oh totally agree lighting is so important and indeed more than you look and make up itself!
x
The Fashion Matters– Travel & Fashion Blog
These tips are so helpful. I absolutely agree with you about shooting very early or during golden hour. Too much sun has ruined a few of my photo shoots.
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This is really interesting to read, especially as I’ve only written one fashion post so far. I think you are so right about choosing a different background every time. Variety is the spice of life! x
♥ Carly Susanne ~ A Beauty & Lifestyle Blog
You always look gorgeous dear x
Great tips & love your outfit =)
-mainou
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You are so right… the places you choose to make your outfit photos is really important! I hate having a lot of people in the background. This looks is so chic!!I love it!
xoxo
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I totally agree with you on those points dear! What I love about your pics is that they are not taken in front of those typical sightseeing spots – you make me see Paris from a very different angle 🙂
xx, Carmen – http://www.carmitive.com
Omg this is SO true! The right spot is so much more important than anything else! Lighting is everything!
xo
Siffat
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I really love this post, your tips are so great and your pictures are always so stunning!
XO Bella, http://nouw.com/bellss
Totally agree!! The entire composition of a photo is important 🙂
Xx
Molly
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You found again a perfect location and your outfit is perfect, too!
xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
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Great post!
Beijinhos,
Inês
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I agree with you :)Your look is fantastic 🙂
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I so agree with you on location, if it’s the same location over and over again I loose interest. Lovely outfit dear.
Bernie, xx
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You make a really, really good point! I used to focus on the location and forget about lighting, and now I’m focussing too much on lighting and not enough location haha . I’ll have to find a balance! Love this striped jumper on you by the way girl.
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x
It’s true. The setting is critical to capturing great photos!
Jessica | notjessfashion.com
A good background is essentially as important as the outfit itself, very true!
Caitlin, Beauty & Colour
Hahaha, I totally agree! everytime I want to do the photoshoot, I spend like ages to find the right location with a proper light!
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Hi Violette,
I totally agree with all your points. I find it hard to avoid tourists in Geneva so we take photos in nature a lot. Than it is also easier to play with light. 🙂
X
Miri
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So true! The background does make such a difference! Love your outfit too though. 🙂
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
Totally agree, the spot is really important!
Btw, I love your outfit… great bag!
Kisses, Paola.
Expressyourself
I really like this casual outfit. I also agree that the backdrop of the photos makes such a difference!
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This post definitely speaks to me and I wish people did this more! I love the striped top, it looks so good on you!
I wish bloggers took the time to figure this out more and really find good spots or take the time to match as well! Lighting is also so key and sometimes you have to shift to get the right spot!
Denise | Fashion Love Letters
You’re right!!!!
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I love that striped sweater and that new gorgeous bag, V, such a cute outfit! You’ve made some really great points here for creating beautiful and interesting photos. I agree, having the same background over and over again can get a little redundant, so it’s nice to switch things up a bit. I love you showcase the different streets and viewpoints of a Parisian local, you’re right, most have us have never seen these streets before, so it’s great to get a non-tourist-y viewpoint sometimes! Thanks for sharing and I hope you have a great week ahead, beauty!
XO,
Jalisa
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TOTALLY AGREE! Ahah, you look gorgeous girl!
This is so true, lighting and scenery are everything. I’m always trying to find places that are fun and interesting. However, because my family takes a lot of my pictures it can be hard to shoot early in the morning or during the golden hour. I love looking at your pictures, I get to see Paris thru your eyes. Hope you’re having a great start to the week!
xo, Jackie
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love this comfy look and those pics are amazing. you so beautiful like always
kisses dear
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How funny to present it this way, because you’re so right!!
Jodie
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Paris is the one place I really want to visit. You always pick some charming streets for your photos.
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Such a perfect casual chic! Love your bag strap!
xo, Jane
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Oh my goodness! Your photos are always stunning! You’re a queen of casual dear. Always effortlessly gorgs!
Happy Monday
Much love, Len
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Great tips! I have yet to get over my fear of being in the public eye whilst taking pictures. Getting there, though!
True that dear! The environment is part of the story-telling so it is definitely important 🙂 Love your look though and all the details
Erica
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I couldn’t agree more that the background is just as important as the outfit when shooting outfit photos. 🙂 It adds a story to the outfit and puts an outfit into context in a lifestyle setting.
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I totally agree with you dear! That are great tips!
btw. your outfit is amazing! Love it!
XXX
Kaja
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I completely agree that the location is as important as the outfit itself, you have to find places that complement it perfectly!
Raindrops of Sapphire
You are so right, girl! Location, location, location 🙂 I love how your striped top matches the zebra crossing ♥
Hope you are having a great week, lovely Violette!
Saida | She talks Glam
I definitely agree that it is more magical to see the regular beautiful streets of Paris, than the iconic spots we have seen again and again. I love Paris so so much, but I wouldn’t even say it was the iconic places I love, it is more the every day.
xx Jenelle
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