![]() Whether shooting in snow or just in frosty weather, make sure you go out early in the morning. You can use the same shutter speed tips for snow, although snow does tend to come down much more slowly than rain does, so some adjustment may be required. And don’t forget about your shutter speed-a slow shutter speed (1/125 or slower) will make the rain show up as a long streaks, while very fast shutter speed (1/1000 or faster) will freeze the individual drops as they come down. You can also use your flash to illuminate the raindrops-don’t use it on full power, but rather set it to about 1/3rd power for a more subtle effect. Just remember to keep your camera at somewhat of an angle to the light so objects in the frame don’t become silhouetted. If it’s raining at sunrise or sunset, this is a great time to get pictures. Backlight can help to illuminate those individual drops of water as they fall. If your goal is to capture the rain as it comes down, you’ll need to know a few tricks. Flowers are great for this-all those beautiful raindrops add extra interest and texture to an already beautiful subject. When the rain stops, try to find interesting objects with drops of water clinging to them. Reflections in mud puddles (especially at night) can make for some really interesting and unique photographs. And look for contrast, too-brightly colored umbrellas amongst all the drab colors, for example. Try to capture the way that people and animals feel when they are surrounded by all that wet weather. When you go out in a rain storm, look for moods. It can make them feel upset or miserable, or it can make them feel like dancing. You’ll still have to protect your gear with that rain guard in case rain comes in through that open window, and you may have to protect the inside of your house too-but the plus side is that you won’t become one of the few people who succumbs to a lightning strike every year around the world. When you are shooting a thunderstorm, it’s generally a good idea to do it from inside-either from indoors through an open window or from the inside of your car. I'm sure I don't really have to tell you this-your mom probably did a great job of letting you know how dangerous it is to be outside when there is lightning. ![]() Just make sure that you put the camera in the bag before you open up the front door.įinally, keep safety in mind particularly when you are taking pictures in a thunderstorm. You can use a simple Ziploc freezer bag to get this done-no need to splurge on an expensive dry bag. The condensation will form on the outside of the bag, but the camera will stay dry. Fortunately, the fix is simple: place your camera in an airtight bag and then bring it inside. You definitely don’t want this to happen, because water and electronics do not play well together. And what this means for your gear is that all that moisture will condense onto the cold surfaces of your camera, including the internal parts. Outside, the air is cold and dry, but inside there’s almost always going to be some moisture in it-particularly if you like using a humidifier. This is not going to be a problem for you while you are outside taking pictures-rather, it’s going to become an issue when you come back inside your nice warm house. Cold weather can be hard on your battery (you may find you don’t get as much battery life in cold temperatures), but one of the greatest dangers you will encounter in cold weather is condensation. Just make sure you pick a lens and stick with it-if you try changing lenses in wet conditions you could get water inside your camera, and I know I don’t have to tell you how bad that could be.īut you have to take precautions in other weather, too, particularly in cold weather. ![]() Just cover your camera up and go, and it will be protected from snow, sleet and rain. If your camera is a DSLR, a great way to do this with a rain guard. Unless you own a camera in the “tough” or “rugged” class, you’re going to need some way to protect your investment from the elements. I don't mean for you, of course, unless you happen to be the sort of person who melts in the rain. Before you grab your camera and go running outside in a thunderstorm, let's first talk about some basic safety. ![]()
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