Snow makes for wonderful photographs, but shooting in it can be a challenge. Here are a few tips for shooting in it when the chance presents itself.

Exposure

The reflective nature of snow can confuse your camera. One way to remedy this is to up the exposure compensation. It does not matter if the snow if a little over exposed. Better it is this way than to have it gray in color. You can also play with metering to improve the exposure of your image.

Shoot Frost in the Morning

Frost is extremely delicate, but it sure makes for some pretty pictures. As soon as the sun hits frost, it will start to melt. and even a little sunlight will make it start to melt. Plan for shooting early if you want to capture the wonderful display of frost.

Adjust the White Balance

Don’t trust your camera to handle the white balance of your snowy images. When left up to the camera, your images could end up with a bluish cast to them. To fix this, manually set the camera’s white balance using piece of white paper or poster board. Using the white paper gives your camera something to focus on and will improve the overall look of your pictures. This works whether you are shooting snow or not.

Protect Your Camera

Make sure your camera’s batteries are charged and keep your camera warm. Either keep it in your camera bag while you are planning your shot or stick it in your coat. I tend to wear a bigger coat so I can protect my camera from the cold. You want to avoid compensation inside the camera, so be mindful of extreme temperature changes when dealing with your camera.

I hope these tips help you shoot better pictures during our snowy season.