Friday, April 29, 2011

Winter Photography Tips

By Tiffany Nash


Oh, isn't winter beautiful - waking up to the early morning snow as you see your entire family crafting a snowman or probably trying out those brand new skis and taking them for a spin at the nearby hill? Taking these photos may sound easy at first, but it's actually a challenge if you come to think of it. But thanks to the dawn of digital photography and winter photography need not be exclusive to the professional anymore.

You have to remember a few pointers though. You may have a difficult time shooting in the wintertime due to the white background and the bright glare around you. Snow, for instance, may appear grayish on photos because of underexposure that is caused by the snow's glare focused towards your digital camera.

This can easily be remedied by tweaking your camera's exposure level in such a way that the higher exposure leads to an accurate capture of the white snow. Snapping photos at the wrong time of the day may also lead to subpar results. Shoot in the midday or around that time if you want a cooler shot, while shoot in the late afternoon or early morning if you want a warmer picture, or pictures.

The use of flash has often been a point of contention, but most don't believe in using it outdoors - however, you may want to try it in the wintertime, as using flash in your camera could bring out some textures and highlights that may leave you pleasantly surprised. In the case of close shots, however, we suggest not using flash, as you may lose some detail due to the reflection cast by the flash.

Because digital cameras have more choices in terms of your finished photos' format, this makes them more flexible than ordinary cameras. Winter photography is always worth a shot. You may find yourself taking better photos than you ever imagined you can take. Once you have gotten the hang of winter photography and mastered the different strategies and techniques to getting good photos, you will soon find yourself looking forward to the winter months for more reasons than just the skiing and the family bonding time. While it may not be the easiest season to photograph, your photos, if properly taken, should be worth the sacrifice.




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