Capture the magic of the season: 7 ideas for spectacular autumn photos

1. Leaves at the centre of everything

It is pure magic: nothing represents autumn better than leaves slowly falling from the trees and creating colourful natural carpets. Lovely to walk on and listen to the soft sound beneath your feet, autumn foliage also makes a perfect photography subject.

Gather a handful of colourful leaves and throw them into the air while you shoot. With a little extra effort, try to capture the moment they dance in the air before gently landing on the ground. In a situation like this, make the most of your smartphone’s burst mode or record a slow-motion video: it will be much easier to catch every moment.

2. Autumn-inspired portraits

To enhance a face, this is the ideal season. Organise an outdoor photo session with friends and family, and invite them to pose against the warm colours of autumn in the background. The seasonal sunlight provides the perfect light for bright, welcoming portraits.

Would you rather enjoy a solo walk in the woods? Many of these same tips also apply if you want to take the perfect selfie.

3. Trees, woods, and fairytale-like atmospheres

Backpack on, boots on your feet, and off you go into the woods to photograph trees covered in golden, red, and orange leaves. Add a touch of creativity and look for the angle that offers the most artistic scene; for this, it will be helpful to know the basic rules of photographic composition.

One tip: try returning to the same place several times at different hours of the day so you can shoot both in direct light and by using the backlighting technique to achieve interesting effects. Photograph the path disappearing among the trees, the play of light through the leaves, or focus on details such as dew drops on leaves and spider webs covered in frost: you will get delicate and romantic images.

4. Enjoy the celebration!

Capture traditional moments such as apple picking, the grape harvest, Halloween celebrations, or the many local festivals held during these months. These are special occasions, and a photograph taken at the right moment will be able to capture the true essence of the season.

5. The rainbow of fruit and vegetables

Get your smartphone’s macro mode ready: autumn is the perfect time to photograph the details of seasonal fruit and vegetables. From pumpkins and apples to chestnuts, their textures and colours never fail to captivate an eye in search of beauty.

6. Reflections on water

The human eye is naturally drawn to symmetry, which is why it is one of the most appreciated photographic techniques — and one that tends to perform especially well on social media. How can you use it to your advantage? Look for lakes or rivers surrounded by autumn trees and capture their reflections in still water: you will create an image capable of conveying calm and poetry.

7. The magic of the setting sun

Even more than in summer, autumn sunsets can captivate even the grumpiest of hearts. Photograph the sun as it settles behind the horizon and enjoy the explosion of magical golden shades.

Spending your days doing the things that matter most to you is priceless, and autumn days are the perfect excuse to create wonderful new memories. As you have seen, there is no need for expensive photography equipment: your smartphone, a few good ideas, and a lot of enthusiasm are enough. As for your shots, we at Album di Figurine will take care of them: discover how we can help you turn them into stickers and create fantastic personalised albums for yourself or for someone special.