Weekly Tips: Snow Pictures
Weekly Tips
Week 1: Snow Pictures
Freshly fallen snow is so incredibly beautiful . . . it begs to be photographed. However, sometimes we end up with results that are really bright and not very pleasant to look at. Here are a few ideas to help you find a magical balance.
Be sure to get the bigger picture before you start walking in the snow. Plan what pictures you want to take so you can get the beautiful scene of your yard before you start exploring and leaving footprints in the snow.
If the snow in your pictures has a blue tint to it, believe it or not, you need to make it brighter, allowing it to turn white. If you know how to adjust your exposure, up it +1 or +2. Play with it and see what looks best.
It may be hard for your camera to focus on anything in the picture if the snow dominate the scene. Make sure to have some contrast in the picture if the snow dominate the scene. Make sure to have some contrast in the image so your camera can find a focal point. If you know how to set the focal point, that's even better ~ set it on the darker part of your photo. Encourage your family/friends to wear dark clothing so they will provide enough contrast to make a good subject in the photo for you.
The really cold temperature can drain your batter much quicker. Wrap up a spare to keep in your pocket just in case you need to change it.
Never delete your pictures while you are outside. Your eyes have adjusted to the very bright white of the snow and you not see the picture accurately. Wait until your eyes have adjusted to your indoor lighting when you get back inside . . . then scroll through your pictures to decide on the keepers.
