Notes from the Studio: Fall Has Gone Viral + Fall Photography Ideas

Fall Has Gone Viral

As I sit here on a cold, foggy morning, and watch my Pinterest notifications flood in, I realize, Fall has truly gone viral! Who knew this season was so loved? I guess Pinterest did! What's the culprit pin, you ask? A lovely shot of Fall trees, looking up.

The Viral Fall Pin: Fall Foliage Photography Idea: Look Up! (fish eye lens optional)
[Note: Unfortunately, I could not find the source of this picture. If you do find it, please let me know, I would like to give full credit to this viral pic!]

At the end of last week, I created a Fall Foliage board on my Wanderlust Designer Pinterest page. I had just written an article on my other blog about products to pack for your Fall outing. Besides a whole host of pins pointing folks to sites that predict the exact moment to head out the door to see Fall color, I also had fun pinning some sample images for Fall photography inspiration. Seems like folks like photographing fall. The viral pin is one of them!

I haven't yet gotten myself out the door to try these photography shots... here in California, I'm waiting for a few more leaves to turn. We are well behind the rest of the country on Fall colors, but, when they do really change, I'll be ready.

In case you need some Fall photography inspiration, here are some ideas I found by trolling around my favorite spot, Pinterest:

• Look Up - Capture the fall colors by looking up into the trees.
• Fall in the City - It's sometimes hard to see Fall through all the buildings, cars, and city traffic-- but there are shots waiting to be taken. Head to the park, and find a bench. Find a leaf covered street, or a tree lined sidewalk. Juxtapose fall color with concrete buildings and sky scrapers. Fall in the city can be beautiful
• Just the Reflection - After a rainy Fall afternoon, head out and just take pictures of puddles and ponds reflecting the fall colors. The photos can be abstract, artsy and gorgeous.
• Get Low - Get on your knees and shoot pictures of the sidewalk covered with leaves, or the hiking path filled with foliage.
• Ribbon of Highway - If you are off on a Fall Foliage Weekend, but sure to stop the car on a rural street and capture the ribbon of road through the Fall colors. Make sure to watch for traffic, if you do!
• Close Up - Close up of leaves, acorns, and other Fall foliage make great pictures. One friend found a rainbow of leaf colors on a hike, then arranged the in order. The rainbow leaf spread photograph was amazing!
• Playing with Leaves - Kids love to play with leaves in the Fall. Have them throw a pile of leaves in the air and capture the color. Play with shutter speed to get great color blur.

And for more fall photography inspiration, see these sites:

• 24 Beautiful Autumn Pictures on Purple Leaves
• How to Take Awesome Pictures of the Fall - Digital Camera World

Looking forward to pinning your Fall photos and watching them go viral! Have a great weekend.

Notes from the Studio: Falling for Fall

I think I'm Falling for Fall (image by B.Nute productions)

Hands down I have to admit Summer is my favorite season, so why all of a sudden do I feel like I'm falling for Fall? Is it because I put my boots for the first time this week? Perhaps. I do love boot season. Is it that chill in the air gives me an extra reason to pull the comforter up close at night to get warm? Could be. Nothing like snuggling in bed on a cold night. Or is it that every time I head over to Pinterest, I see another pumpkin recipe that looks so delicious I just want to try it? Possibly, but probably not... it's hard to live with a family who doesn't like pumpkins! I think the real reason is I seem to get this crazy boost of creativity in the Fall... one where I just wish there were more hours in the day to do all the things I want to do.

I recently started an online writing class, and I'm loving it. Although I write almost every day for my blogs, I felt like my words were stifled and lacking personality. This class has been the perfect way to re-energize. Along with writing, I've been aching to do more photography. I took a night photography class several months ago and loved experimenting with shots while traveling this Summer. I have list after list of photo shoot ideas to head out the door and try. Then, there's drawing. I want to get in the habit of doing a sketch-a-day. I have about 30 themes swirling through my head of what to sketch (typography being one as you can see from the illustration in this post), and now just need to sit down and do it. 

So why the burst of creativity? I think Fall is the reason. The season glides in after a summer filled with outdoor activities and allows me real "workable" time while my kids are back at school. The quite hours just get my brain churning! Also, the reality of the holidays has not set in. Fall is like the calm before the storm.

Now, the only dilemma is there just doesn't seem to be enough time to do all the things I want to do. But, as I'm learning, there never is enough time. I guess the good news is that only means all this creativity can easily flow into the new year. Perfect! Something to look forward to.

Hope you enjoy your Fall weekend as much as I will!

Welcome Fall and Free Printable Fall Leaves Tags

Free Printable Fall Leaves 3"x5" Tags by B.Nute productions

I can't believe Fall will be here this weekend... or maybe I can. I just realized yesterday that it's been a month since I returned from my month-long European adventure. Sadly, it seems like it has been longer than that.

We are now fully back into the school-time routine; early wake ups, making lunches, sports practices, and homework. Although it's a bit bitter sweet to see summer disappear so quickly, there is something nice about starting to bundle up, and feel the slight chill in the air. Before I know it, the holidays will be breathing down our neck! But, in the meantime, I'll relish the small things-- the changing leaves, the possibility of rain (oh, we need it here), and maybe more movie nights indoors under the blanket.

Below are some free printable Fall Leaves tags-- perfect to tie onto a bottle of wine when you head to a friend's home for dinner, great on a present, or to use as decoration. Enjoy, and welcome Fall!

Are you already thinking of the holiday season? Be sure to check out my matching free printable invitation and party printables in this same Fall leaf theme. Just print them out and get planning.

Free Printable Fall Leaves Tags

Free Printable Fall Leaves Tags from B.Nute productions

Instructions for Printing Your Fall Leaves Tags
1. Select the link above at the bottom of the image, and print out the tags on an 8.5" x 11" piece of paper. Use white card stock to add some weight to the tags.
2. Cut out the tags and punch a hole in the top. String with a ribbon and tie on a gift for a warm Fall greeting!

Printable items are copyright protected, and provided free of charge by B.Nute productions for personal use only. B.Nute's printables can not be sold, altered, or provided for download on any other site. For questions or inquiries, please contact B.Nute productions.