Tips and Tricks on Winter Photography

Proper clothes? Check! Warm boots? Check! Easy-access pockets on bags for your gear? Check! Now, you are ready and well-prepared to start taking beautiful shots outdoors. Winter photography is not just taking pictures. It is all about having the right skills and practice while being outdoors with your SLR camera. But what if you are just starting with photography and you want to try your hand at winter photography? Here are some tips and tricks on how to take great shots in snow:

Take Raw Shots

Although some older camera models have difficulties with taking pictures in RAW, it is advisable to capture images in RAW format if possible. This provides you with more options in post-production and will allow you to fix problems easily that are difficult (or impossible) to fix in the JPEG format.

Just Keep on Shooting

As simple as it may sound, you should never delete images while you are still in the field. There are times when some shots, whether intentionally or accidently taken, seem weak when you first see it in the field but turn out to be a perfect shot once viewed on a desktop. So be sure to pack extra memory cards, especially if you’re shooting RAW..

A Little Exposure Won’t Hurt

Winter photography is basically focused on one thing: the snow. To make the snow look more beautiful on your images, slightly overexpose it by using a gray card and setting a custom white balance.

Be on Manual

If you’re using an SLR camera, you can shift the settings of your camera to manual. Using Auto mode will result in darker images due to the camera focusing on the bright light that’s reflected from the snow. You can overcome this by shooting in manual mode. These tips should provide a good point to start when taking snaps in the snow. Don’t be afraid to get creative and enjoy beauty that is the snowy season.