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Feb 11, 2018 14:38:21   #
Jcthebaptist Loc: West Texas
 
I am going to Colorado next week take photos and would like to any information on the best way to photograph in the snow.
Thanks Johnny

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Feb 11, 2018 14:46:03   #
PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago
 
Jcthebaptist wrote:
I am going to Colorado next week take photos and would like to any information on the best way to photograph in the snow.
Thanks Johnny

Check Histogram. You may need to do some adjustments for exposure.

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Feb 11, 2018 14:47:08   #
Joe Blow
 
Get a circular polarizer. One for each lens you plan on using. Some neutral density filters might also come in handy.

Bracket your shots and shoot RAW.

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Feb 11, 2018 14:58:37   #
Jcthebaptist Loc: West Texas
 
Thanks I do have the polarizer and I will use my histogram.

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Feb 11, 2018 15:01:42   #
DaveO Loc: Northeast CT
 
There are articles similar to this that will reference EC, exposure compensation. Don't be concerned with filters, etc, at this point.

http://www.picturecorrect.com/tips/how-to-get-a-perfect-exposure-in-snow/
http://www.adorama.com/alc/0012844/article/Snow-Exposure-Tips

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Feb 11, 2018 15:03:25   #
crazydaddio Loc: Toronto Ontario Canada
 
Jcthebaptist wrote:
I am going to Colorado next week take photos and would like to any information on the best way to photograph in the snow.
Thanks Johnny


CP filter
Dehaze in pp. (Not too much or you will turn the snow a blueish color)
Angle of sun on snow has big impact.

Flat light ....not much you can do.
Bright sunshine will bring out contrasts/shadows in the snow surface.

Expose for the background, snow and sky and then fill flash or have your subject lit by the sun.

...if its pure action, focus on the motion and worry about the snow and sky in post (ie do your best)

I photographed a lot of Alpine ski racing and capturing the action in focus at the right moment is 90% of the value.

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Feb 11, 2018 15:27:34   #
petercbrandt Loc: New York City, Manhattan
 
**depending on how much white is in your frame**, you should set your exposure to over expose. Meters are set to give you an equivalent of middle grey of anything in front of the lens. White snow shot with the "normal" setting will give you 'grey' snow; kick your meter up to 1 to 1.5 stops over exposed so that white snow looks whiteish. experience with your histogram and visual LCD on back of camera will tell you what you need to do to improve image quality. The opposite effect come true in very dark setting(night view or theater show); set camera meter to under expose.

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Feb 11, 2018 15:33:46   #
Jcthebaptist Loc: West Texas
 
Thanks so much for the information it truly helps

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Feb 11, 2018 15:36:22   #
DaveO Loc: Northeast CT
 
petercbrandt wrote:
**depending on how much white is in your frame**, you should set your exposure to over expose. Meters are set to give you an equivalent of middle grey of anything in front of the lens. White snow shot with the "normal" setting will give you 'grey' snow; kick your meter up to 1 to 1.5 stops over exposed so that white snow looks whiteish. experience with your histogram and visual LCD on back of camera will tell you what you need to do to improve image quality. The opposite effect come true in very dark setting(night view or theater show); set camera meter to under expose.
**depending on how much white is in your frame**, ... (show quote)


He'll have to keep in mind losing roughly a stop if using a CPL too.

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Feb 11, 2018 17:15:53   #
rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA
 
petercbrandt wrote:
**depending on how much white is in your frame**, you should set your exposure to over expose. Meters are set to give you an equivalent of middle grey of anything in front of the lens. White snow shot with the "normal" setting will give you 'grey' snow; kick your meter up to 1 to 1.5 stops over exposed so that white snow looks whiteish. experience with your histogram and visual LCD on back of camera will tell you what you need to do to improve image quality. The opposite effect come true in very dark setting(night view or theater show); set camera meter to under expose.
**depending on how much white is in your frame**, ... (show quote)

With slide film I would routinely under-expose; when sun was out, I had a choice between having snow over exposed or having really deep blue sky. These days you can use PP to dial back the sky in that circumstance.

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Feb 11, 2018 17:30:11   #
d3200prime
 
petercbrandt wrote:
**depending on how much white is in your frame**, you should set your exposure to over expose. Meters are set to give you an equivalent of middle grey of anything in front of the lens. White snow shot with the "normal" setting will give you 'grey' snow; kick your meter up to 1 to 1.5 stops over exposed so that white snow looks whiteish. experience with your histogram and visual LCD on back of camera will tell you what you need to do to improve image quality. The opposite effect come true in very dark setting(night view or theater show); set camera meter to under expose.
**depending on how much white is in your frame**, ... (show quote)



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Feb 11, 2018 18:08:38   #
Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)
 
Jcthebaptist wrote:
I am going to Colorado next week take photos and would like to any information on the best way to photograph in the snow.
Thanks Johnny


if you want detail in the snow, shoot raw, use a spot meter to measure the brightest area in which you want detail, and add 1 1/3 stop MORE exposure to the reading. This way the snow will be nice and bright, it will still have some detail, and with any luck, the extra dynamic range in the raw file will give you decent shadow areas.

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Feb 12, 2018 06:16:37   #
sb Loc: Florida's East Coast
 
Jcthebaptist wrote:
I am going to Colorado next week take photos and would like to any information on the best way to photograph in the snow.
Thanks Johnny


I find sooo many photo opportunites indoors...next to the fire....hot cocoa in hand!

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Feb 12, 2018 06:18:26   #
DaveO Loc: Northeast CT
 
sb wrote:
I find sooo many photo opportunites indoors...next to the fire....hot cocoa in hand!


it get's more attractive each year!

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Feb 12, 2018 07:41:18   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
Jcthebaptist wrote:
I am going to Colorado next week take photos and would like to any information on the best way to photograph in the snow.
Thanks Johnny

You were smart to ask. Some tips -

https://www.diyphotography.net/15-beginner-tips-winter-and-snow-photography/
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/tips-and-solutions/7-tips-taking-photographs-snow
https://digital-photography-school.com/13-snow-photography-tips-beginners-guide/
http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2014/12/27/nicks-photography-tips-13-tips-for-photographing-snow

Have fun!

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