Feeling the Heat? Five Camera Essentials for Shooting in Hot Climates
Have you been feeling the heat this summer? Taking photos out in the sunshine can be a challenge. However, it can be made a lot easier with the right preparation. Here are five of my photography hot weather essentials.
As we enter the thick of the summer and temperatures rise, I've found myself, like many other photographers, shooting in a warmer climate than I am typically. The hot weather poses unique challenges: humidity, dust and glare-filled photos, to name but a few. These challenges should not stop you from getting out to photograph and can be solved with the proper preparation. However, fail to prepare and you may find yourself in an uncomfortable, hot, sweaty mess. Here are five camera essentials I'd recommend for shooting in hot climates so you can mitigate the heat and enjoy the summer weather with your camera.

1. Day Bag
I'm sure most of us have been in a situation where we are preparing our bags for the shoot, trying to decide what to bring. I have often fallen into the trap of carrying everything just in case. While this may be manageable in colder climates, despite a sore back a day later, when the temperature rises, this is a colossal error. There is little worse when out shooting than a heavy bag in hot conditions. You may tire more quickly and build up sweat uncomfortably fast in humid environments. I'd recommend bringing a secondary day bag away on your travels. I would advise that it be smaller and lighter than your main bag while still comfortable enough for an all-day shoot. Read More...