7 Winter Photography Tips, Ideas, and Examples
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- 26 Sep 2022
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If you think wintertime is an excuse to put your camera away and stay warm indoors, then you need to read this article! Winter photography can be one of the most rewarding challenges in photography, whether you are interested in landscapes, cityscapes, seascapes, wildlife, or even portraits!
In this article, we will cover a variety of tips, ideas, and examples; everything from the technical to the creative! You might be surprised, too–some of these tips go against the conventional wisdom you’ll find elsewhere!
With that said, let’s dive into these seven winter photography tips.
Trust Your Camera’s Weather Sealing
First and foremost, don’t be afraid of a little rain or snow! Your camera is going to be just fine, especially if it is weather-sealed. Even if it is not, you’d be surprised by how durable your camera body and lenses are.
Yes, all cameras and lenses have ratings for their “designed operating conditions” including how low of a temperature they are rated for. However, if you know your camera is rated to function down to, say, freezing, (32F, 0C) …you shouldn’t use that as an excuse to pack up and go inside as soon as it gets one degree below freezing! As long as you’re not down near record-setting lows in an arctic tundra, your camera will be fine.
Don’t panic if the rear or top LCD displays start to act weird, either. They can do that when they get too cold, but they’ll be fine again when they warm back up! Read More...
