BRRRRRRR It’s cold out there….

It seemed fitting to make a post about cold weather photography since we are having such terribly cold and snowy winter.

COLD WEATHER TIPS:

1. Your camera has a cold limit just like you. If you notice your camera is lagging or not displaying properly, it’s time to pack it in.  Make sure to keep your gear in your pack after you bring it inside and let it warm up slowly to prevent condensation.
General Note: It is also advisable to not store your battery within your camera if it is going to be sitting for long periods of time. 

2. Check your exposure setting and white balance! Winter is such a beautiful time to photograph the great outdoors, but sometimes your camera won’t know what to do with the sun being intensified by the snow. Typically most cameras want to over expose and make everything too bright. Your best bet is to use manual settings and shoot in RAW format vs JPG. That way if your photos are a little over or under exposed, you can always fix them with your post-processing software. 

3.  Never delete photos while you are out and about. As stated above winter can bring some bright and harsh lighting and it may be hard to judge a photo on a tiny screen. Always wait until you get them on your computer. 

4. Charge your batteries! Warm batteries are better than cold and last longer. Charge your own batteries too before venturing out with a good sustainable meal!

Here are some great cold weather clothing tips for shooting outdoors from Improve Photography!

Stay warm out there!