Now that you are ready to head out on you winter adventure, here are some ideas to get you started. Go ahead try them all.
Color in a white world
Winter landscapes can be quite beautiful, but if you timing is just right they can be pretty dull. Try adding a little color to your photographs to liven things up, like this red umbrella in the snow.
Photo by Little Jimmy in Milwaukee
Sunrises
I understand that we aren’t all early bird, but that’s the wonderful thing about winter. The sun rises later in the day! Making this the perfect time of year for the rest of us to capture a beautiful sunrise, just remember to meter your shots on the sky side of the sun.
Winter storm warning
It’s understandable that most photographers stay indoors. However, for those of us brave enough to venture out there are some amazing photos to be capture. To keep you gear out of the weather put a plastic bag around it and en elastic band around the lens. Don’t grumble got out have fun, just remember be safe when you are in winter weather.
Snow close-ups
Fresh snowfall creates wonderful opportunities to take some brilliant portraits of loved ones and friends. Like this girl in the snow.
Storm Breaks
Winter is a time of many storms, but when are those storms are clearing they make for some incredibly beautiful lighting. Just check your local weather for when a potential storm break may occur and take a shot.
Icicles
What else defines the winter more than icicles? As well making great subjects and have dramatic lines and contrast.
Bare trees
Trees may not have much color in the winter time but that’s no reason to ignore them. They make great subjects for lines and patterns.
Keep them moving
Skiing, snowboarding and sledding. Winter activities make for some very interesting action shots.
Winter scenery
Use the snow to portray everyday objects in a new light.
Stuck indoors
If you happen to be stuck indoors there are still some great shots to be taken. Use the window to frame a snowy photograph or take a picture of the frost covering the window or to filter the scene.
Holiday Lights
We all know that Christmas is in the winter, so go out and get some photos of those extravagantly lit homes.
