Considerations in Winter Photography
Layne KennedyDescription
Winter photography is both challenging and stunning. It takes some preparation, but the rewards can be phenomenal. This session illustrates how to approach winter, what to bring and what to wear, as well as how to get the fantastic images that make even those who don’t like winter agree that it’s a beautiful season.
There are many reasons to practice photography in winter. It’s a time when not many people are out there with you, so you can work alone and avoid distraction. You may also be one of the first people to come across your scenes, so the snow and other elements of your shots will likely be undisturbed. This can lead to some of the most pristine, gorgeous images of any of the four seasons.
In this session, you’ll receive tips and techniques on how to dress for winter weather, what photography gear and protective gear to pack, how to use light and exposure to get realistic images of snow, visualize and crop your winter images, and when to throw out the color and convert your high-contrast snowy photo into a black and white image.
Photographer Layne Kennedy, who grew up in Minnesota and still lives in the state, has great affection for winter photography. The season comes with unique challenges so you’ll need to take some steps to prepare for those challenges, but it also has unique beauty that can produce visual magic. In this video, he’ll show you how to make your own magic.
MORE IN THIS COURSE:
- Season Photography Preview
- Considerations in Spring Photography
- Planning for your Spring Photography Shoot
- Using Backlighting in Photography to Highlight Subjects
- Nature Macro Photography Tutorial: Capturing Blooms
- Choosing Wide Angle or Panoramic
- Considerations in Summer Photography
- Tips and Techniques for Photographing Crowds
- Outdoor Portrait Photography Tips
- Indoor Photography Tips
- Considerations in Fall Photography
- Exposure Tips for Photographing Fall Colors
- Creating Motion
- Tips on Changing Your Perspective in Photography
- Considerations in Winter Photography
- Proper Winter Photography Gear and Equipment
- Clothing for Winter Weather
- How to Photograph Snow: The Importance of Exposure
- Visualizing and Cropping an Image
- Converting an Image to Black and White
You know, I grew up in the North, so I don't think it's any big surprise and, that in growing up in the North, I have a tremendous affection for shooting in winter. And there's a lot of reasons why. One, fewer people go out in the winter. So it's a great time to be out there and kind of have the place to yourself. Second, you know, you get to a place like this where it's untracked snow, and when you do see a track, you become so connected with the area that you're in that you become alive in a very different way.
And the other is the fact that you get to go out and be kind of all by yourself. And I like that. And with fewer people out shooting winter, it gives us the opportunity to really bring home something special that others don't go do. So take advantage of it. Be prepared.
Winter's a different ballgame than shooting in the summer. But if you are prepared, you'll be able to go out and create visual magic that you don't get in any other season.
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