5 Tips for Wow Worthy Winter Wonderland Photos

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Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 0649168

 

 

5 Tips for Wow Worthy Winter Wonderland Photos

Old man winter has blanketed the northeast with snow. If you are like me, it’s the perfect time to head out and take great photos. One of my favorite photos comes from what was dubbed “Snowmeggedon.” I just love the way the snow covered the city.

Snowy Streets

Here are a few tips to make your winter photos sing.

1.     Winter Warmth: Before you head out make sure you are dressed the part. Getting the perfect photo will take some time so you want to make sure you are prepared.

2.     Watch Where you Walk: Nothing ruins a beautiful scene like a pair of footprints unless that is what you are going for. So think about where you plan to shoot before taking that walk.

 

Snowy Fishing Creek

3.     Winter White: The camera looks at all the white and thinks the picture is over exposed. So like the photo above, it will compensate and your snow will have a blue tint. Keep in mind all that white acts as a large reflector so you can use that to your advantage and have soft lighting. Soft lighting makes everything look better, especially people.

Snow on Berries

4.     Winter Camera Fog: Have you ever had your camera fog up on you? It’s the change in temps. So keep your camera cold. Don’t put it under your coat or near your body. The best place is for it to be in a bag. When you bring it inside, leave the camera in the bag and don’t open it. This will allow the camera to warm up slowly.

5.     Winter Battery Drain: The cold weather is hard on your batteries. They will loose power faster. So be prepared and bring extras.

The most important thing is to have fun!

 Care from some Snow Ice Cream?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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Comments (12)

Roy Kelley
Realty Group Referrals - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for sharing your photo tips. Every photo that you plan to publish should be edited. I use the free photo editing service of iPiccy.com.

Have an outstanding week with your camera in hand.

Feb 13, 2014 02:04 AM
Michelle Doell
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Annapolis, MD
Real Estate Agent

Thanknypu for the tip. I will do that.

Feb 13, 2014 02:15 AM
John Owen
Right at Home Realty Inc., Brokerage - Oshawa, ON
Broker serving Durham Region, Ontario

Hi Michelle - great advice on keeping the camera cold for outdoor shots!

Feb 13, 2014 02:24 AM
Tamra Lee Ulmer
Arizona Resource Realty - Payson, AZ
NRBA ~FORCE~ Over 1000 REO Assets SOLD!

Great tips for keeping the Camera cold. And what Beautiful Photos! I know it must be really cold over there, but the photos are pretty.

Feb 13, 2014 04:26 AM
Michelle Doell
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Annapolis, MD
Real Estate Agent

I think the snow is beautiful but I wish I was in Arizonia. 

Feb 13, 2014 04:33 AM
Debbie Malone
Londeree's Real Estate & Property Management - Lynchburg, VA
From Lynchburg To The Lake (434) 546-0369

Beautiful photos Michelle. Thanks for sharing your tips for taking better winter photo's.

Feb 13, 2014 07:20 AM
Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate

Michelle,

All great points and excellent tips.  Great work.

Feb 13, 2014 07:46 AM
John Pusa
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Crest - Glendale, CA
Your All Time Realtor With Exceptional Service

Michelle - Very beautiful photos. I lived in the Midwest in the past, and I remember the cold snowy winters.

Feb 13, 2014 10:05 AM
Jane Chaulklin-Schott
TEAMCONNECT REALTY - (407) 394-9766 - Orlando, FL
TeamConnect Luxury Homes - Orlando, Florida, 32836

Michelle , good post and fantastic photos. Love the red and white contrast photo. Beautiful winter scenes, also. Excellent!!

Feb 13, 2014 03:38 PM
Pat McCormick
Long and Foster Manassas - Manassas, VA

Michelle, thanks for the ideas.  I definitely have a lot of winter wonderland to practice on right now!

Feb 14, 2014 12:24 AM
Michelle Doell
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Annapolis, MD
Real Estate Agent

Hve fun snapping those photos

Feb 14, 2014 01:41 AM
Eric Galuppo
Real Estate Rev - More Leads Means More Revenue

Michelle! Thanks for sharing these tips. One day I’m going to use these when I visit winter wonderlands. One of my dreams is to take great photos of snow.

Feb 14, 2014 02:43 AM

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