5 Tips For Better Vineyard Photography

Making great images of vineyards isn’t easy. Images can be blurry, feature sunspots, lighting issues, or simply lack any distinctiveness from the countless other vineyard photos. These five tips will aid in fixing the most typical of these issues and will provide you with stunning and unique vineyard photos.

1.) Make sure you go out at night when the light is even
2.) Find and eliminate distractions
3.) Make use of a Monopod to eliminate shakes
4.) Find clouds, colors, and other effects to help your photos stand out
5) Take your time!

1.) Leave when the Lights are Even

The ideal time to take photos of the vines is when it is even and soft, generally in the morning, right after sunrise, and again after sunset. What you need to stay clear of is harsh lighting produced in the evening when the sun rises at its highest in the sky.

You may be surprised, but clouds on overcast days (if there is sufficient light) can permit photographers to capture photos throughout the day as the clouds smother the intense sun, providing the lighting you require.

2) Detect & Remove Distractions

A bad grape in a perfectly beautiful cluster, a large brown leaf in the middle of an entire group of foliage, or even a post that runs through a set of vines are all examples of distractions that may distract the eye from the main focus of your photograph. These distractions can reduce any impact you can get from your photo. If you recognize these obstacles in advance and eliminate or locate a method to reduce the issue, the outcome will be a more optimal image.

If, for instance, there’s a brown leaf in the way of your goal, then remove it (once you’ve determined that eliminating the first obstacle won’t expose a more significant one, such as an open hole between the branches or dried-out grapes). If you notice a strange vine that is twining around the area you’d like to photograph, you can try to redirect it towards either side.

If you come across an ideal shot, you should take a careful look to determine if there are any distractions that could be in the way — and then try as best you can to eliminate any of them before they are incorporated into the final picture.

3.) Make Use Of A Monopod To Eliminate The Shakes

If you’re having trouble keeping your hands still while taking pictures, then it’s likely that you have lots of photos that are blurry or not in focus. Although a tripod is helpful to keep the camera steady, however, it limits your mobility, and you could encounter difficulties setting your camera in any of the locations you’d prefer. An excellent alternative can be the monopod.

A monopod is basically an adjustable pole that has an attachment for cameras on the top. It has only one leg, and it’s easy to transport around (you can also make use of it as a walking stick). When you are able to see that perfect photo, simply place your foot down on the ground, utilize the pole to stabilize the camera, then adjust the height (if required) and snap the photo. Within a matter of seconds, you will have a photo that is shake-free, and you can continue down the row. Plus, they’re quite affordable. (Amazon sells them for less than $25.)

4.) Search for clouds or other colors to make your images stand Out

While you’re in the vineyard, be sure to look for elements that enhance your photo, like clouds (clouds are my favorite) as well as colors such as drops of water (you could even carry the spray bottle and spray some grape clusters) and so on. One technique I employ to add some color to my images of grapes is to kneel down and then shoot upwards through the cluster so that you can see a glimpse of the sky through the gaps in the grapes.

5)  Have Patience!

Make sure to take your time walking the vineyard and take a look around. Do you see a stunning cloud structure that’s expected to appear directly above the vineyard within only a couple of minutes? If yes, wait until it’s in the right place, and then you can take your photo. Maybe there are streams of color in the rows that spread out whenever winds blow; then, you must wait until all of them are scattered and take your shot. The goal is to be aware of the happenings in the vineyard and attempt to make use of it to enhance your photos.