[R50] 🥾 Why Winter is great for Night Photography?

"Snowflakes are nature's confetti, and the lens is the celebratory camera. " ( my favourite quote this week )

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There is a reason we call it a winter wonderland. Snow can cover the world as we know it and turn it into something white, pure and surreal. In case you missed last week’s letter, click here last week’s letter, click here .

There has been a recent uptick in ice castles made by farmers, ski resorts and cold-region locals who for one or two months during the winter open these spectacular ice worlds that are often lit up at night!

So as we get ready to celebrate the longest night of the year, I wanted to share some tips to hopefully inspire you to bundle up and create some wonderful winter wonderland images.

🚀 Here's why the chill is a photographer's thrill! ⛵ Frosty Fairy Lights 🎄: Holiday lights take on a new life in winter nights. Explore your neighborhood for unique angles. Zoom your lens mid-exposure for a dash of motion or dive into close-up details. Seek the quiet streets, and let the holiday cheer unfold in your lens. Touristy location might be a challenging but look for hidden, cozy corners.

Amidst the cold, photography becomes the warm embrace of storytelling. ⛵ Snowy Playgrounds ❄️: Snowfall turns the world into a playground. Capture the dance of snowflakes, but protect your gear. Shoot under a house awning or create a time-lapse of accumulating snow. Freeze the snow with flash or experiment with short exposures for confetti-like effects. Fresh snow transforms ordinary scenes into surreal wonders.

⛵ Productivity Under the Stars 🌌: Winter offers an early sunset, allowing for productive night shoots without sacrificing family time. With the sun bidding adieu around 5 p.m., sneak out for a quick shoot or plan extended weekend escapades with friends. Imagine the possibilities of capturing Alaska's 20 hours of nightly enchantment between December and February!

In the silent whispers of winter nights, photographs speak volumes. ⛵ Warmth Amidst the Cold 🧤: Cold temperatures scare away many photographers, but it doesn't have to be miserable. Layer up with Smartwool for warmth and sweat-wicking. Protect your extremities with Vallerret photography gloves, equipped with pockets for hand warmers. Traction boots and Ice Trekkers keep you steady on icy terrains. Stay warm, stay shooting!

⛵ Aurora Adventure 🌌: Witness the celestial ballet of the northern lights, a phenomenon etched on every photographer's bucket list. Head to Alaska or the northern Scandinavian region for a surreal experience. Norway's fjords and Lofoten Islands, Iceland's epic landscapes—all illuminated by the dancing auroras. Break the myth: Northern lights are magical under a full moon, revealing diverse perspectives.

⛵ Longer Nights 🕗: If you are not a morning person, then this is best of time. A night is longer for you. You don't need to wake a 3:30 am to see golden hour .

Winter nights are not just for photography; they're for indulging in hot chocolate after a night of exploration. Embrace the frost, capture the magic, and warm your spirits with the beauty of winter.

Let's chase the lights together. 🟢 Until the next email, Keep chasing horizons, one frame at a time and let's be mindful of our environment.

Cheers!!

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[R50] 🥾 Why Winter is great for Night Photography?

RG

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