Photographing in the Snow (EP-43)

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Why shoot in extreme cold?

 

• Why not stay at home by the fireplace

Preparation

 

• Vehicle

• Hand Warmers

• Forecast

• Preparing for worst-case scenario

Gear

 

• Crampons

• Wipes

Challenges of cold

 

• Water freezing on lens

• Drained Batteries

• Moisture/malfunctioning equipment

• Bringing bag from warmth to extreme cold too quickly

Best time to shoot in the cold

 

• Right after a snow storm  when the powder is fresh

• Long period of freeze when ice builds up

• Inversion warnings mean low clouds and fog (great time to shoot high vistas over valleys.

Snowshoes

Safety consideration

 

• Always shoot with someone

• Prepare for the worst

• Hypothermia

• Injury

Tips for shooting in the cold

 

• Extra batteries

• Have more layers available to put on

• WARM clothing

• Wool, it breathes and keeps you warm