Winter Photography – Dealing With Difficult Weather Conditions
Winter is one of the most magical seasons of the year and staying at the comfort of your home drinking a cup of hot coffee while reading a magazine on your sofa it may sound very cosy but it’s also a great time to grab your camera and brave the outdoors.
But how unfortunate is it that some of the best photographic opportunities present themselves when it's miserably cold outside? It doesn't matter what kind of camera gear you're using; proper preparation and knowledge of your gear and environment are essential to helping ensure success when you're out in the cold, making photographs.
Protecting Your Camera and Lenses. -Modern cameras are pretty robust, and many without weather sealing can work fine in temperatures down to 0ºC. You might not encounter issues using them when the thermometer drops below that, but you’re pushing your luck if you do so.
Protect Your Fingers - If you don’t dress appropriately, you risk getting frostbite—especially if it’s windy.)
Dress Appropriately - In addition to keeping your hands warm, you also need to protect the rest of your body in cold weather, If you’re taking photos in temperatures of -15ºC and below, you’ll want to strongly consider wearing a snowsuit.
Camera Battery Life - Your camera battery should be good enough to get you through the day in normal circumstances. But when the weather’s cold, it’s important to remember that your battery will drain a lot faster. I recommend to keep them closer to your body temperature more specific inside your jacket.
And remember the most important is to HAVE FUN!
ISO 100 127mm f3.5 1/1000s