April 1, 2024

I once heard a photographer say they don’t shoot during this time of year because it’s not pretty outside. But I say there is plenty of pretty…

From November to April there isn’t much color outside. The leaves are down and the grass turns tan and brown. The snow does provide some temporary pretty, but for the most part, it’s bare out there.

But I do not let this keep me from taking pictures! We can still do family + couples sessions in the off-season because there’s still plenty of pretty to be had in winter when there’s no snow and in early spring before the bloom. (Here in the #tundraofmaryland we’re still in pre-bloom conditions on April 1st and likely will be for a couple more weeks…and the bright, lush green won’t starting hitting us until May.)

I welcome the barrenness of nature in photos. It allows my subjects to stand out in a way that just doesn’t happen in other seasons. There’s a softness, but still a punch. It’s also calm and cozy and hopeful of what’s to come. And if we can pair that with some sunshine or some glow, there’s some extra pretty and a little bit of magic. 

Now, I want winter to go away (when it’s time) and for warmth, sunshine and greenery to return as much as the next person living here in the Tundra, but I’ve learned to find some goodness in this leaf-less, brown, barren season.

All pictures below were taken November-April…we need not be scared of the brown and barren. 🙂

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