Photography in Florida (Page 2): Florida summers are hot, but not scorching (water on both sides of the state make sure temps in the high 90's or 100's occurs rarely). Humidity...

Canisdirus

Florida summers are hot, but not scorching (water on both sides of the state make sure temps in the high 90's or 100's occurs rarely). Humidity, however... 100%.

More importantly (to me) is colors get bleached right out midday ... ALL summer (unless it's pouring).
So, you are out there sweating to capture images that are already a bit on the flat side.
Weather is secondary in that situation. Summer .. early morning...late afternoon.
Not so much for the temperature ... but for ... color.

Low Budget Dave

I live near Disney, and I rarely shoot in the heat of the day. The light is harsh, (and not particularly flattering), and the humidity is not great for the camera.

We had a whole month last year where it was 94F (about 34C) most every day, and over 90% humidity. In the afternoon, though, the temperature falls into the 80's, the breeze picks up, and the sunlight starts to make my subjects look romantic instead of wrinkled.

I agree with the person who suggested that you take a nap at noon, and then plan your "golden hour"

amyinsparta Loc: White county, TN

I spent a year and a half about 30 miles inland from Tampa. I got tired of sweating profusely, showering with tiny frogs and trying to keep humongous bugs out of my rental. It makes me shudder just thinking of it! Went back to grad school, graduated and headed north. Spent 38 years in NE PA. and loved every winter there! Now I'm back in TN. The winters here are just right.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

julesannb wrote:

Hello everyone,
So we have been having some cooler weather in the Tampa Bay Area. But the hot and humid months are not far off. If you are a photographer in Florida, any tips for staying cool? Even the early morning and late evening hours are hot and humid in mid summer. I find this cooler weather invigorating and it's fun to get out with my camera, but I am worried my motivation will wilt away when summer comes. I don't do hot and humid very well.

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ltatko

Dalek, come over to the west coast!!

I call Miami---New York South!!

LenT

PH CIB

Carry cold water and drink it, when I was road biking in Iowa I carried two water bottles, one for Drinking and one to pour over my head to completely soak myself and my clothing for evaporative cooling, I photograph Eagles in the Winter in Iowa, and as I can't stand gloves, on really cold days have to come in from the cold every 15 minutes to 1/2 hour to warm up my hands in the car, maybe photograph from an air conditioned car, or after being out in the Sun and Heat for fifteen minutes or an hour come back to an air conditioned car to cool off...

julesannb

nimbushopper wrote:

I moved to Tampa 17 years ago from NY and have not regretted it. The hot/humid weather lasts more than 6 months though! You will learn to deal with it the longer you are here. Buy clothing that is designed to be cooler and have a sun protection factor rating.

The good part is having flora and fauna all year round to photograph! Good luck!

Well, the funny thing is that I have been living here for thirty years. I have still never adjusted to or like the heat and humidity. I'm a mountain girl through and through. I guess I phrased the question wrong: I know how to dress for the heat, but I just can't imagine having to go out in it for a photo shoot. I spent years on our family farm, but I could sweat and get dirty because then I just went home. Do you book clients only in the early morning or late evening hours?

nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL

julesannb wrote:

Well, the funny thing is that I have been living here for thirty years. I have still never adjusted to or like the heat and humidity. I'm a mountain girl through and through. I guess I phrased the question wrong: I know how to dress for the heat, but I just can't imagine having to go out in it for a photo shoot. I spent years on our family farm, but I could sweat and get dirty because then I just went home. Do you book clients only in the early morning or late evening hours?

No clients, I'm retired for 17 years! My wife is like you, can't get adjusted to the heat. Our kids and grandkids are all here, so we're staying

Ched49 Loc: Pittsburgh, Pa.

julesannb wrote:

Hello everyone,
So we have been having some cooler weather in the Tampa Bay Area. But the hot and humid months are not far off. If you are a photographer in Florida, any tips for staying cool? Even the early morning and late evening hours are hot and humid in mid summer. I find this cooler weather invigorating and it's fun to get out with my camera, but I am worried my motivation will wilt away when summer comes. I don't do hot and humid very well.

The only long term solution me or anyone else can offer is move a little farther north like North Carolina or Virginia but think of it this way, in Florida, you can walk around in the winter months and take pictures, for us northerners...it's too darn cold to walk around and take pictures. Can't have it both ways.

djlouden Loc: Ocala, Florida

I hope you find a solution. I live in N Central Florida where the summers and spring and fall can be oppressive. I've lived in Florida for over 50 years and still can't stand or tolerate lots of activity in our hottest times. My heart rate swells right along with the temps.

Happy shooting

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

julesannb wrote:

Hello everyone,
So we have been having some cooler weather in the Tampa Bay Area. But the hot and humid months are not far off. If you are a photographer in Florida, any tips for staying cool? Even the early morning and late evening hours are hot and humid in mid summer. I find this cooler weather invigorating and it's fun to get out with my camera, but I am worried my motivation will wilt away when summer comes. I don't do hot and humid very well.

I feel your pain !!

but, I have no answers

Bertk Loc: NY

If you do not have arthritis you can handle it, I have bad arthritis and moving to florida or Houston is not a choice. But yes I was in Fort Lauderdale in May for a week for my son's graduation. I was able to handle it. Tried to keep indoors in the noon hrs.

johngault007 Loc: Florida Panhandle

On the bright side, I was knee deep in Perdido Bay this evening taking long exposure shots. The water was cold, but not unbearable and felt great after my 4 mile hike along the coast.

I tend to be more active outside taking pictures from October to about May or June. Then it's late at night or early morning.

Silverrails

I have 2 adult Children living in Florida, I go down to visit from between Dec.- April, They told me I would be miserable May - Sept. I leave this year Feb. 23rd till April 1st, should be great 🌞🌅⛱️🌴

julesannb

nimbushopper wrote:

No clients, I'm retired for 17 years! My wife is like you, can't get adjusted to the heat. Our kids and grandkids are all here, so we're staying

That is the only reason that I stay also.