Tips for inclement weather shooting

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Wash away the gray

Wash away the gray

<p>Taking photos in inclement weather can be problematic. I always worry about my camera with any precipitation. I am looking forward to other entries for ideas on protecting the equipment! As for my attempt at taking photos in the snow, I utilized the exposure compensation. Since the camera compensates for so much white, by underexposing and turning the snow gray, I tried increasing the exposure. I think this made the snow look more white. </p> <p>Jeanne: Tamron SP 17-50mm F/2.8 Di II VC</p>
Frame from the inside out

Frame from the inside out

<p><p><p>I played with taking photos through the "frame" of the window. I had my daughter wear her pink coat so she would stand out against the drab background. Interestingly, I liked the effect better when I stepped further back in the room instead of trying to stand right up next to the window. Of course, getting her in a good spot by knocking on the window and gesturing like crazy was interesting!</p></p></p> <p><p><p>Jeanne: Tamron SP 17-50mm F/2.8 Di II VC</p></p></p>
Go out and play

Go out and play

<p><p><p><p><p>I don't like snow at all. But when she asked me to help her make a snowman, I grabbed my camera. I got down low in the snow, which helped to make a clean background and then shot at the tele side of the lens to blur the background and make her smile and colorful clothing pop.</p></p></p></p></p> <p><p><p><p><p>Stacie: Tamron SP 70-300mm Di VC USD</p></p></p></p></p>
Look for the sweet spot in the gray

Look for the sweet spot in the gray

<p><p><p>We haven't had too much inclement weather this year in NY, so battling snow while taking pictures has not been an issue! However, the grayness of winter is always something to overcome while taking photos. To battle the "gray" try and find something else to draw the viewer's eye. In this shot from a recent trip to the Bronx Zoo, I loved how the polar bear's reflection showed in the water as if it was a mirror.</p></p></p> <p><p><p>Lynda: Tamron SP 70-300mm Di VC USD</p></p></p>
Shoot for the sky

Shoot for the sky

<p><p><p><p><p>Another idea for taking pictures during the dog days of winter is to capture those beautiful winter skies. The clouds in a winter sky can take all sorts of forms and shapes. Match those up to the bareness of the trees and a setting sun and you can take a lot of great shots! And, no matter what the season, if you shoot straight into the sun you get great silhouettes.</p></p></p></p></p> <p><p><p><p><p>Lynda: Tamron SP 70-300mm Di VC USD</p></p></p></p></p>
Shooting in inclement weather

Shooting in inclement weather

<p><p><p><p><p>When this assignment was made, no one had any idea that in the parts of the country where our moms live, winter has never really arrived! It has been spring-like weather for all of us, except one day of snow and some overcast skies. Nonetheless, we found some tips that can be put to use rain or shine! Hollie, Janet, Jeanne, Liz, Lynda, Stacie, and Stephanie </p></p></p></p></p>
Get up close

Get up close

<p>After the rain stops or snow stops falling take a tour around the neighborhood and capture the rain droplets or snow flakes left behind on flowers, trees and other foliage.</p> <p>Stephanie: Tamron SP 17-50mm F/2.8 Di II VC</p>
Keep your camera dry

Keep your camera dry

<p>Capturing the kids playing in the rain puddles and rolling around in the snow can be risky, an inexpensive way to keep your camera dry is to place it in a plastic bag. I used a gallon zip lock bag to protect mine, simply cut a hole in the bag for your lens and slip your camera inside. There is enough room for you manage the controls while protecting your camera from splashes. </p> <p>Stephanie: Tamron SP 17-50mm F/2.8 Di II VC</p>
Winter blues in your photos?

Winter blues in your photos?

<p><p><p>Since the days aren't bringing us much sunshine, you really have to rely on your creativity and imagination. I like to use colorful props to bring a ray of sunshine on my subjects. Think of wrapping up your subject in a colorful blanket or having them hold bright colored balloons. Even adding a bright colored shirt or head bow can do the trick. That bit of color really helps your images pop and you won't feel so burdened by the lack of color around you. </p></p></p> <p><p><p>Hollie: Tamron 18-270mm Di II VC PZD <br /><br /></p></p></p>
Brighten her day

Brighten her day

<p><p><p><p>On this cloudy, snowy day, I set my exposure compensation to +1 to brighten up the snow and make it less gray. My f-stop was at 6.3 to allow my daughter to be clear while the snow blurred around her.</p></p></p></p> <p><p><p><p>Janet: Tamron 18-270mm Di II VC PZD</p></p></p></p>
Play with the white balance setting

Play with the white balance setting

<p>This photo and the next were taken on a cloudy day at the beach. I set my white balance to 'cloudy' in order to decrease the overall grayness of the photo.</p> <p>Janet: Tamron 18-270mm Di II VC PZD</p>
Play with the white balance setting

Play with the white balance setting

<p>Janet: Tamron 18-270mm Di II VC PZD</p>

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When this assignment was made, no one had any idea that in the parts of the country where our moms live, winter has never really arrived! It has been spring-like weather for all of us, except one day of snow and some overcast skies. Nonetheless, we found some tips that can be put to use rain or shine! Hollie, Janet, Jeanne, Liz, Lynda, Stacie and Stephanie
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  • Get up close
  • Keep your camera dry
  • Winter blues in your photos?
  • Brighten her day
  • Play with the white balance setting
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