Above photo by Allef Vinicius. Follow IG @sete.ph
What if your winter wonderful is as sunny as summertime, or as hot as a Hawaiian volcano?
Here are some quick, helpful photography tips for “sunny” winter photos. When your winter stories have no snow, no ice, and no signs of chill, frost, or cold weather.
These photography tips are also great if you need some fast inspiration for planning and composing your photos for entry into our 2023 Winter Photography Contest.
Remember, early birds can enter FREE if you upload your photos by January 15, 2023. Click here now to upload your winter photo submissions.
Tip #1: Look for Colors
Sunny winter days can be great for photography as they can bring out the colors of the season. Look for colors on the ground, in the sky, and in the trees.
Tip #2: Use a Polarizing Filter
Polarizing filters can help reduce the glare and reflection. This will help you to capture more vibrant colors and details in your photos.
Tip #3: Look for Contrast
Contrasting colors in your photos can add an extra element of interest and depth. Look for contrasting colors with skies and landscapes.
Tip #4: Use a Tripod
When shooting in bright sunlight, a tripod can help reduce camera shake and ensure sharp, crisp images.
Tip #5: Try a Slow Shutter Speed
A slow shutter speed can help blur moving elements in your photos, where there are elements in motion or moving against a soft breeze or heavy wind. This can create a beautiful and unique effect.
Tip #6: Shoot in RAW
If you’re shooting in RAW format, you’ll have more flexibility when editing your photos. This can be a great way to capture the most detail and color in your winter scenes where there’s no ice, no frost, and no snow.
Tip #7: Make Sure All of Your Photos Tell a Story
What will engage your viewer? What will make him or her want to keep looking at your photo? And maybe even get some personal meaning from your photo?
Emotions are an important part of storytelling. Consider including a person or people in your photographs. Show a face, or show faces. Emotions can also be communicated visually through body language and nonverbal communication. What can you create and communicate when you’re listening with the eyes and not the ears?
We’re excited to see your photos and stories!
Click here to enter the contest.
