Never underestimate the versatility of your own backyard when location scouting... it can be as simple as a tree, some high grass, anything. Just pick up your camera and check out a scene, if you can keep it clear of 'stuff' in your frame, you're all set. Ben and Travis from Judi Chicago needed some updated pics and this was shot right in Ben's backyard. Now there were a few neighboring houses in my frame when checking it out, but an easy adjustment with my shutter speed to make it all go into shadow fixed it right up.

This one of Travis was in front of the house on the opposite side of the street. Once again, houses, power poles, 'stuff', were in my shot. Just being aware of your WHOLE frame in your viewfinder can save you a ton of headaches later and give you plenty of options when looking for a scene.

Easy as that!!

Nerd talk:: Both images shot with 28mm lens and a White Lightning 1800 with an umbrella.

Thanks for lookin'!!