One of the best times to take pictures is in the winter.
But shooting in the winter can be hard because most of the scenery is white and the background is bright.
When you see snow in the morning, frost on the trees, your sister falling down in your snowy front yard, or you make a beautiful snow angel, don't you ever wish you could just snap a picture of that moment and put it on your computer desktop? Right, that sounds easy, but for a beginning photographer, this might sound too hard and time-consuming. But now that digital photography has come along, you don't have to be a pro to take pictures in the winter.
But you should remember a few things. In the winter, when most of the landscape is white and the background is bright, it can be hard to take pictures. When you take a picture of a snowy area, the snow's brightness can sometimes make your digital camera underexpose the scene, making the snow look grey. To fix this, you might need to increase your exposure compensation so that the whiteness of the snow is captured correctly. When you took the picture can also make a difference in how it looks. So, if you want your pictures to be cooler, take them closer to noon. If you want them to be warmer, take them early in the morning or late in the afternoon.
Even though traditional photography says that you don't need to use a flash outside, if you're taking a picture in the winter, using a flash can bring out details and highlights that you might not have gotten otherwise. But if you're taking photos up close, try to avoid using the flash as much as possible because the reflection can make it hard to see any details.
With digital cameras, you have more options when it comes to the final format of your photo because you can change how it is processed. You have nothing to lose by giving winter photography a shot. You could even be surprised by the pictures you took. Once you have become accustomed to winter photography and have been familiar with the different techniques, you will find that winter is one of the best times of the year to go out there, take photos and make use of your digital camera. You'll be surprised to find that the results are worth all the trouble.
