With all the snow that we are supposed to be getting we thought that we would throw a couple of tips for photographing snow.
1) Circular Polarizers are your best friend!
They will help to remove the glare from the snow so that you can see more detail.
2) Evaluative Metering is your WORST ENEMY!!
In evaluative metering mode the meter will meter for the bright area's and therefore darken your exposure making your whites look dingy and dark. To prevent this you will want to use center weighted metering or spot metering and meter in the mid-tones. You may still need to use your exposure compensation to brighten your exposure depending on where you meter.
3) Lens hood
This piece of equipment should be used to help prevent stray light from bouncing off the glass of your lens and/or sensor creating a washed out image or light orbs in your image. Remember, snow is reflective and when illuminated can become just like a mirror and reflect light where you don't want it.
1) Circular Polarizers are your best friend!
They will help to remove the glare from the snow so that you can see more detail.
2) Evaluative Metering is your WORST ENEMY!!
In evaluative metering mode the meter will meter for the bright area's and therefore darken your exposure making your whites look dingy and dark. To prevent this you will want to use center weighted metering or spot metering and meter in the mid-tones. You may still need to use your exposure compensation to brighten your exposure depending on where you meter.
3) Lens hood
This piece of equipment should be used to help prevent stray light from bouncing off the glass of your lens and/or sensor creating a washed out image or light orbs in your image. Remember, snow is reflective and when illuminated can become just like a mirror and reflect light where you don't want it.
