I’m excited to announce a guest blog today from Teri Klinger – from Teri Klinger Photography. Teri shares some tips on how we can all take better show photos this coming winter:
Whether you like it or not, the white stuff is coming! And depending where in the country you live, you may have already been covered in snow. I’m not a fan, but I’ll suffer through it to get to the nice, warm days of summer.
If you’ve ever been frustrated with your snow photographs, here are 5 quick tips to help you keep your snow white, and your winter photos looking good.
1. Correct Setting
There may seem like too many different settings on your camera, but they are there for a reason. Most point and shoot cameras come with a SNOW setting. Some may also say BEACH/SNOW. In either case, make sure to turn your dial to that setting or else your snow photographs may come back looking grey instead of white.
Because your camera’s sensor perceives the snow to be too bright [or white...like snow is supposed to be], it tries to turn your image into 40% grey. Grey snow looks dull and drab, so turn that dial.
2. Perspective
Creativity adds interest – so get on your back and shoot up at a subject, climb on patio chair and shoot down [unless, of course, you’re on the ball and already packed all of your patio furniture away for the winter], or shoot through a snow covered branch. Think out of the box and you’ll come up with some images that are eye catching and unique.
3. Simplicity
You’ve heard of the cliche less is more. I like to apply this to my winter photographs as well. Don’t forget to get the large picture [the housetops covered inches of snow], but then take a couple images of something simple. A small twig covered in snow. Or a snowflake on a black glove. Maybe a stray fall leaf peeking from under the snow.
4. Black and White
Snow photographs look great in black and white! If your camera has a black and white setting, try it. The contrast between the white snow and darker subjects looks stunning.
5. Up Close
Try taking a photograph up close and personal. Sometimes I hold my breath when pushing the shutter in order to keep the camera as still as possible. Back to the settings…if your camera has a MACRO setting, try it. As long as your snow isn’t turning grey, you can give it a shot [pun intended].
Get ready, because the white stuff is coming! With these tips, you’re sure to get whiter snow and fun photos. If you have any other thoughts or questions, you can always email me at teri@teriklingerphotography.com or visit my website at www.teriklingerphotography.com
Thanks, Teri! I have a great camera, but these tips will definitely help!
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Too bad we don’t have snow here. I enjoyed looking at your photos, though.
Oh, but we will … at least where we are!
Hahaha good for you then! No chances of it happening in the tropics. For Christmas break, I’ll be by the beach.
I only got to experience snow once. It was magical.
ah, tropics – it would be so strange to sit on a beach on Christmas for me; maybe I’ll get the chance to do that sometime! We had a freak snow storm last month where we had a foot of snow!
BTW – checked out your blog and am now following – nice photos! like your style
Yes, you should try it out sometime.
It’s weird for you but it’ll grown on you, same way the snow did when I experienced it. 
And thank you! Glad to have you over there.
*grow not grown hahaha
I do love the beach, but also love the cold. I need to live where the seasons change – I think I’d get bored with too much of anything! LOL I look forward to seeing more posts. Have a great weekend!