Last Light on El Capitan, Yosemite National Park
In addition to all of the usual photographic challenges, winter provides some extra complications, especially in terms of metering. So I began this series of articles on winter photography. Check out the links below. The articles will help you meet the unique challenges of winter photography. So get out there, have fun, and create some great winter images!
Originally posted January 11, 2016. Updated and re-posted January 4, 2022. Most recent update, January 18, 2022. The articles in this series are updated every year during the month of January.
The Winter Photography Series
“How To” Series: Winter Photography – An Overview
Metering Daytime Winter Scenes
Metering Wildlife in the Snow, Part One
Metering Wildlife in the Snow, Part Two
Metering Evening Winter Scenes
Metering Nighttime Winter Scenes
How to Protect Your Camera Gear in the Cold and Snow
Testing Your Camera’s Snow Exposure Latitude
The Sunny f16 Rule Isn’t Reliable in Winter
How To Work With A Model (or Anybody Else) When The Windchill is 4°
How to Photograph a Nude Model in the Cold and Snow
Winter Photography Safety Essentials
How to Find and Photograph Snowy Owls
Related Series
How To Series: Snowy Owl Photography
From the National Park Series
The Best National Parks to Photograph in Winter
One Photographer and Nine Outdoor/Travel Writers Pick the Best Winter National Parks
More Links
Why Is Exposure So Important? The first in a series of articles covering the basics of exposure with links to the rest of the articles.
Speaking Your Camera’s Language: Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO (thinking in stops).
Using Reflected Light Meters, Part One (with a section on exposure compensation).
Your Camera Loves “Middle Gray” and Why That is Important
How To Use Your Camera’s Exposure Compensation Scale
Exposure Warning: Turn on the Blinkies
Simplify Your Life With an Incident Light Meter
The Best Colors Come From the Best Exposures
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