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How to Take Better Winter Photos

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    id=»mod_21305231″>Winter is a beautiful time — cold, still, and, in the right areas, blanketed in pure white snow. Frozen wonderland landscapes look magical, and portraits in the snow are gorgeous.
    But it can be difficult to get the photos to turn out right.

    • Snow can appear blue-ish or yellow when the white balance is not correct.
    • Details can be lost in shadows or bright glare when the exposure isn’t what you wanted.
    • Low light levels can result in image blur if your camera is not completely still.

    In addition to the difficulties of shooting, you need to be able to work your camera with frozen (or gloved) fingers, and deal with the shorter battery life in the cold.
    Follow these tips to snap some better winter photos!
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    Kakunodate, Japan, on a snowy winter's day.<figcaption class=»caption» id=»img_desc_7517537″><span class=»caption_text»>Kakunodate, Japan, on a snowy winter’s day.</span><span id=»img_source_show_5644559_7517537″> | <span class=»img_source span_link» >Source</span></span></figcaption></figure>
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    A frosty Jizo statue, Nikko, Japan.<figcaption class=»caption» id=»img_desc_7517550″><span class=»caption_text»>A frosty Jizo statue, Nikko, Japan.</span><span id=»img_source_show_5700611_7517550″> | <span class=»img_source span_link» >Source</span></span></figcaption></figure>
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    Dress warmlyWarm, thick coats, hats, scarves, warm boots, woolen socks and gloves — if you are shooting in cold temperatures or snow, you’ll need these items!
    Gloves — For touchscreen cameras, I recommend getting a touch pen, or gloves with pads that allow you to use touch screens. Don’t risk frostbite and use fingerless gloves, unless the weather is warm enough!
    Jacket — One with pockets on the inside is a good idea for storing batteries (my friends have reported batteries refusing to work in cold temperatures, unless stored against their bodies!)
    Boots — Non-slip soles are good when walking around on icy ground — you don’t want to fall and break your camera!
    Or stay inside! Shoot through a window from a warm place — your living room or inside a heated car. A polarizing filter will help reduce reflections from the window glass.
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    With an uncorrected white balance, the snow and water looks blue.<figcaption class=»caption» id=»img_desc_7517501″><span class=»caption_text»>With an uncorrected white balance, the snow and water looks blue.</span><span id=»img_source_show_5700519_7517501″> | <span class=»img_source span_link» >Source</span></span></figcaption></figure>
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    Adjust the white balance for snowSnow is reflective and can cause your camera to set the white balance wrongly. Blue or grey snow, especially in the shadows, is a common problem.
    Many cameras allow you to adjust the white balance. Take a few shots, play with the white balance settings, and choose the one which is most ‘white’.
    Tip: Setting the white balance to ‘cloudy’ will make any colors in the picture warmer, making them pop out from the snow-covered scene. It will also reduce the blue-ness of the snow.
    Alternatively you can adjust the photo’s white balance in your photo editing software (Photoshop, Gimp, iPhoto, etc.), although this can introduce odd colors in other parts of the photo.
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    It's easy to under-expose your subjects when the auto-exposure is set on the snow!<figcaption class=»caption» id=»img_desc_7517528″><span class=»caption_text»>It’s easy to under-expose your subjects when the auto-exposure is set on the snow!</span><span id=»img_source_show_5700471_7517528″> | <span class=»img_source span_link» >Source</span></span></figcaption></figure>
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    Use the right exposure in the snowAuto exposure settings work well, in most cameras, for most of the year. However, the brightness of the snow can cause problems, and over- or under-expose your subject.
    If you are taking a photo of a person, or a subject with detail and snow in the background, the camera will most likely set the exposure according to the light from the snow (and not from your subject). You will need to over-expose, or use a flash to bring out the darker details of your subject.
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    Bonus: Adjusting the exposure to over-expose a little (but not too much), will also ‘whiten’ the snow.
    DigitalCamera.com has a fantastic winter photography cheat sheet to help you select the perfect exposure for your scene.
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    Look for color in the snowA white background can make colors jump out of a cold and grey photo.
    Look for subjects with bold, bright colors to contrast with the snow and focus on them.
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    A brightly dressed skiier, Senjogahara, Nikko, Japan.<figcaption class=»caption» id=»img_desc_7517517″><span class=»caption_text»>A brightly dressed skiier, Senjogahara, Nikko, Japan.</span><span id=»img_source_show_5700601_7517517″> | <span class=»img_source span_link» >Source</span></span></figcaption></figure>
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    DSLRs in winterDSLRs allow you to play with the camera settings to achieve much more artistic effects.

    • slow shutter speed, a strong torch, a good flashlight, a tripod and a lens hood, and you can get some gorgeous falling snow shots.
    • snow makes a great background for light painting with a laser, torch or firestick.

    Tip: A wide angle DSLR lens is a must for snowy landscape photography!
    DSLR accessories for winter

    • A polarizing filter will help bring out colors in the cooler light, and reduce the glare and reflection from snow and ice.
    • A graduated ND (neutral density) filter will allow more detail at lower shutter speeds, darken an overexposed sky, and lets you to capture movement in water. It can also help with making the snow appear ‘whiter’.
    • A lens hood will protect your lens from falling snow and rain.

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    Snow photography and special effects (dSLR)
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    Camera gear for winter photography

    • A spare battery (or more) is a must.
    • Good quality camera cards perform better in winter than cheaper brands — you don’t want to lose your work!
    • Some kind of rain and snow protection is a good idea if your camera body is not sealed against water.
    • A tripod will help you take less blurry photos, especially if you shake in cold weather like I do! A monopod can double as a walking stick — stability on icy/snowy ground.
    • Lens brush to brush away any snow that lands on the lens — don’t blow on the lens, it will melt the snow!

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    Tip: Don’t immediately pack your camera away when you come inside from the snow. Condensation can form inside the camera, and it will need some time to dry out.
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    You can use a ziplock bag to seal your camera when outside, so it can slowly warm up inside without forming condensation.
    Silica gel packets can also help prevent and remove condensation.
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    Kegon waterfall in winter, Nikko, Japan.
    <figcaption class=»caption» id=»img_desc_6434882″><span class=»caption_text»>Kegon waterfall in winter, Nikko, Japan.</span><span id=»img_source_show_5700521_6434882″> | <span class=»img_source span_link» >Source</span></span></figcaption></figure>
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    What’s your favorite season for photography?

    • Spring
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    • Autumn
    • Winter

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    Winter photo subjectsEarly morning shots are great for capturing fog, mist and pristine snow landscapes without any footprints.
    Frost covered leaves and grass stalks make great macro subjects. Snow covered , devoid of leaves and color can also make interesting subjects.
    Sunrises are often more     picturesque than sunsets in winter.
    Just after sunrise or just before sunset, the shadows are long, providing interesting patterns on the white ground.
    Winter light is cold, soft and flattering, with the snow providing an excellent natural reflector. Portraits outside in winter are beautiful.
    Wildlife and pets make for great winter photos. Many birds that do not migrate in winter have bright colors, perfect against a snowy backdrop.
    Fast moving subjects, like wildlife and sports, will need a higher ISO setting to avoid being under-exposed.
    The cold winter light is also fantastic for photos of buildings and interesting architecture, especially in black leather jacket women and white. A warm yellow light, shining from windows, creates a very inviting atmospheric photo.
    Half or fully frozen
    You can take photos at night under the bright moonlight — the snow acts like a giant reflector.
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    Icicle and falling snow, fast shutter speed results in dots of snow.<figcaption class=»caption» id=»img_desc_7517520″><span class=»caption_text»>Icicle and falling snow, fast shutter speed results in dots of snow.</span><span id=»img_source_show_5700526_7517520″> | <span class=»img_source span_link» >Source</span></span></figcaption></figure>
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      <input type=»hidden» name=»design» value=»responsive»/> or and post using a HubPages Network account.<input type=»text» id=»name» placeholder=»Name» class=»text_input» name=»name» value=»»/>0 of 8192 characters usedPost Comment<p class=»comment_warning muted» style=»display:none»>No HTML is allowed in comments, but URLs will be hyperlinked. Comments are not for promoting your articles or other sites.</p>sending</form></div><ul class=»contentitem_listing»><li class=»comment» id=»comment16485657″>poetryman6969 profile imagepoetryman6969 profile image<p class=»comment_meta»>poetryman6969 </p><p class=»meta»><span class=»timestamp»>5 years ago</span> <span class=»location»></span></p>I like the frosty Jizo.
      <li class=»comment» id=»comment12845829″>bensen32 profile imagebensen32 profile image<p class=»comment_meta»>Thomas Bensen </p><p class=»meta»><span class=»timestamp»>6 years ago</span> <span class=»location»>from Wisconsin</span></p>Those are some nice photos, never really take a lot of photos in the winter but maybe I should start 🙂
      <li class=»comment authorComment» id=»comment11743553″>profile imageprofile imageAUTHOR<p class=»comment_meta»>Kymberly Fergusson </p><p class=»meta»><span class=»timestamp»>7 years ago</span> <span class=»location»>from Germany</span></p>Thelma — thanks!Fossillady — Those snowfalls are fantastic, even despite the difficulties! Glad you had fun!
      <li class=»comment» id=»comment11539715″>Fossillady profile imageFossillady profile image<p class=»comment_meta»>Kathi </p><p class=»meta»><span class=»timestamp»>7 years ago</span> <span class=»location»>from Saugatuck Michigan</span></p>All great tips, right on the money. I was out in the snow yesterday because we had received one of those snowfalls that stuck to everything. My battery was wearing out, fingers got cold, the camera kept getting wet from snow falling off trees overhead! lol, loved every minute of it anyway! Kathi :O)
      <li class=»comment» id=»comment11507716″>Thelma Alberts profile imageThelma Alberts profile image<p class=»comment_meta»>Thelma Alberts </p><p class=»meta»><span class=»timestamp»>7 years ago</span> <span class=»location»>from Germany and Philippines</span></p>Great tips! I´ll use these techniques next time I´ll take photos. Thanks for sharing.
      <li class=»comment authorComment» id=»comment11268213″>profile imageprofile imageAUTHOR<p class=»comment_meta»>Kymberly Fergusson </p><p class=»meta»><span class=»timestamp»>7 years ago</span> <span class=»location»>from Germany</span></p>Vanderleelie — Thanks! Enjoy the beach after the snowstorm — that would make for some gorgeous photos, especially if you can see the sunset amidst some clouds!
      <li class=»comment authorComment» id=»comment11268207″>profile imageprofile imageAUTHOR<p class=»comment_meta»>Kymberly Fergusson </p><p class=»meta»><span class=»timestamp»>7 years ago</span> <span class=»location»>from Germany</span></p>Penelope — Thank you! The more recent iPhones have decent cameras in them, and you can get some great photo apps for creative effects. I do love my new DSLR, but I’m annoyed that it hasn’t really snowed here yet!
      <li class=»comment» id=»comment11267880″>profile imageprofile image<p class=»comment_meta»>Vanderleelie </p><p class=»meta»><span class=»timestamp»>7 years ago</span> <span class=»location»></span></p>Here in Atlantic Canada, we’re in the midst of a heavy snowstorm. I plan to try out your tips at the beach later today when the wind calms down. An excellent hub, with good practical advice. Voted up and useful.
      <li class=»comment» id=»comment11267843″>GoodLady profile imageGoodLady profile image<p class=»comment_meta»>Penelope Hart </p><p class=»meta»><span class=»timestamp»>7 years ago</span> <span class=»location»>from Rome, Italy</span></p>Love your photographs and enjoyed reading and learning more about taking good winter photos. I use my iPhone these days but often yearn for a proper camera to take photos like these here. Many thanks. Voting and sharing. Nice hub.
      <li class=»comment authorComment» id=»comment11267775″>profile imageprofile imageAUTHOR<p class=»comment_meta»>Kymberly Fergusson </p><p class=»meta»><span class=»timestamp»>7 years ago</span> <span class=»location»>from Germany</span></p>Thanks Jeff! I’d love to get out and use these techniques more, but the snow is staying away at the moment — 10 degrees, windy and sunny. Not what I’d imagine a Christmas/New Year in Germany to be like!
      <li class=»comment very_last_comment» id=»comment11266624″>Jeff Gamble profile imageJeff Gamble profile image<p class=»comment_meta»>Jeff Gamble </p><p class=»meta»><span class=»timestamp»>7 years ago</span> <span class=»location»>from Denton, Texas</span></p>Great tips, used a few of these techniques just the other day</div></div>
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