Winter landscapes can be incredibly stunning. However, the cold weather can be severe. If you desire to have winter family pictures, especially if you want to have outdoor pics, you could hire a professional photographer. Or you could take your winter family photos. Below are some tips to get you going on your DIY project.
Winter Family Photos Tips: Be Sure Everybody is Warm
First things first: if taking photos outside, be sure everyone is wearing layers and warmers. Every body warmer, including the toes, hands, neck, ears) should be worn. If anyone is unhappy, it’ll show in the photos. If a family member doesn’t want to wear a hat and gloves, go with it. Be sure to include them in the early shots, so they don’t have to be outside for too long.
Location
Since it is wintertime, you must work fast, particularly when you are taking pictures that include children. Being familiar with your area makes a massive difference in having a great or lousy shoot.
Also, knowing the best places for light is crucial. Make a plan for where to start and end with the photo shoot, so the flow is smooth and straightforward. Children could care less if you get their good side.
Reschedule if it Becomes Windy
Don’t photograph outside if the wind chill is low. There is a big difference between 0 degrees and 2 degrees with a wind chill of -10 below. The last thing you want to deal with is children with snot running down their noses.
Have Another Lens
This tip is an individual choice. The recommended cameras for outdoor winter photos are the Sigma 35 Art and the Canon 135L. However, since it is the wintertime and cold outside, if you own a 35mm, you might want to bring it along.
It’s versatile and an excellent choice when you desire close up and wide shots during your family photo shoot. Since switching out lenses takes time, if you have a zoom lens, that’s even better.
What’s even better than a zoom lens is to rent a photo booth. Not only can your family stay inside and be warm and toasty, but you can pick a winter backdrop. Everyone will think your family was photographed in the great outdoors. Contact us at Buffalo Photo Booth to find out more.
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