How to take amazing photos in the snow

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What lens were you using?

[TheMightyPnut]

@photogavin Hi, I noticed you only had a single camera bag. Would you recommend taking my camera with all my lenses? Or is that impractical?

[Fredrik951753]

Here where I'm from, we actually wait for the snow to go away

[RX350Sport]

Tip: Using your lens hood keeps rain or snow off the front element, unless the lens is too wide, of course...

[GekeHeartMusic]

Isn't snow bad for your camera or lens?

[Synnergy08]

@GekeHeartMusic Very low temperatures could be bad, but you're camera can take it if it's weather sealed. Some of those very durable compacts can take -15 degrees Celsius with no problem. But you battery life will go very low if the batteries get cold. He says that in the video... :)

[venom1218]

i want his lens....

[cmgreen4]

thanks for these videos ,they're great!

it's weird, i always thought that you were supposed to underexpose a little for snow because snow overexposes so easily.

[lozzabc123]

3.05 itchy bum

[ffuuuucccckk]

@iJarrp oh ok gotcha thanks a lot for the tip

[siuol0002]

that is tutorial. doing it on the snow.

[Obsolete911]

What a coincidence that this video, released a month after this one... youtube.com/watch?v=v43OChl7CK­M&feature=related follows the exact same tips.

[ffuuuucccckk]

Hi Gavin, just a little question. Im using a Canon 60D and im always fear to take photos while it's snowing due to the water is going to enter my camera. but it seems like you are not afraid of that. Did i care too much?? :/ or the camera has at least a lil bit water proof n i just dont know? Thanks

[iJarrp]

@ffuuuucccckk I don't think the Canon 60D is a weather proofed camera. The only thing to recommend is, don't expose your camera to long periods of snow. Because it could melt into your camera. Use an umbrella over your camera. It's a really very simple technique to keep your camera dry.

[proudnewfather2008]

you obviously don't live in northern Canada! Haha, thanks for the tips.

[MegaMkats]

hey great video as allways i i have learnt alot from this

[ThedxRAMPAGExb]

what camera are you using to take the photos Gavin ?

[blackisredandblue]

The snow is the coolest place to take photos specially on Christmas winter ;0

[jane1975]

Great video and your photos were awesome, looks ruddy freezing though.

[missthavy83]

great video, def. will come in handy

[wanbaby88]

is that ur dslr 5D mark with standard L lens included?

[GMSamuelRhine]

@tardis1996 because you can change it very easy in post processing since it saves all the data.

[gwailo27]

Just a minor thing Gavin but bringing you camera outside to the cold from a warm environment won't make it mist up. Its when you bring it in to a warm environment from a cold one that that will happen. Ie when you get back in to your car after shooting. Or when you go from AC in the summer and go outside.

A way to avoid the condensation is to carry a large ziplock bag with you and seal the camera inside before you go into the warm environment and wait a few mins for the camera/glass to warm up.

[michaelandcarina]

What she and I really want is a prime or a wide to mid length zoom with fixed aperture. Like a 35 or 50mm 1.8 or 2.0

[black6240]

you're awsome

[allesanx3]

Can you do a tutorial on the difference between RAW and JPEG?

[osuminhdinh]

what is the name of the background music from 0:25-0:30?

Thanks!

[ashtonwentworth1]

ok i cant ignore your lens doesn't have a lens shade on you really really need a lens shade in snow even if your lens isn't pointed at the sun the snow reflects a lot of the suns rays into your lens causing lens flare plus your lens shade protects against unwanted snow from getting on your lens.

[TheEnigmaX]

What do you mean if your shooting white balance in raw it doesn't matter? I'm new to photography. Is the reason for not mattering is because you can edit the raw in photoshop? thanks your videos are awesome!

[Intiom]

@TheEnigmaX Almost right - it is better to edit RAWs in dedicated RAW software: but yes, the WB can be truly set within RAW software. I say "true" because altering the WB on a JPEG is really just shifting colours around, which looses information.

[wisskier]

@TheEnigmaX as is noted by another, RAW format saves all the data the camera captures, whereas with JPG, the camera makes assumptions about the scene. In short, you understand it, saving in RAW means when you decode the data into an image (you use Photoshop, I use DigiKam) you have to tweak settings. I saved an image last summer where the WB was off, I had saved the image in RAW and could manipulate it back to its pristine white state.

[jmd0627]

What kinda lens do you use for these shots in this video??

[starlightaoril19]

hey please check out my video *photography* that i made im not a professional but i want people to see what i can do and what they think! thanks!

[djcondra]

Another tip. Don't eat yellow snow.

[TheTrafficker85]

@djcondra Why not? that's the most delicious type of snow :p

[ThMa0]

@djcondra Eat yellow snow, it can be beer

[M3mPHiS]

thx

[teamfaalt09]

Hello Gavin!

Can you answer a question? I have a new Canon EOS 1000D and i want to know if my camera can be out in the snow and not broke up, cuase im afraid that my camera should stop working becuase snow/water in the camera???

And thanks for the videos!

[forgethefancyname]

@teamfaalt09 i dont think canon eos 1000D has weather proofing. unlike the 7D and 1D series.

[toniluvsplaid]

What camera do you use?

[kingd615]

Great stuff, I haven't really done much shooting in the snow so adding exposure compensation to account for all of the white isn't something I'd ever considered!

[Tagfir]

You'd better come to Russia, say to where I lived three years. Tundra. Minus 60 + wind chill... :)

[richardhaw]

thanks

[WVBoy25401]

why does white balance not matter in RAW?

[quickshooter100]

@WVBoy25401 Because you can change it post shoot as a RAW is your digital negative. Its the best way to take shots! Shoot RAW always:O)

[M3mPHiS]

@WVBoy25401 RAW is the best format if you want the best post-processing results. The only inconvenient is that a RAW photo takes more space than a JPG one. Other than that, pros always shoot RAW :)

[Sfiuplayer]

@M3mPHiS + jpeg.

[VincentNeveuMessier]

wow thats some pretty sick pictures

[Olphus]

What camera bag were you using around your waist?

[Wagsization]

Very practical advice, especially with early snow on its way!

[cookiepwnsU]

raw powerrrr

[LifeLongRacer]

His camera is awesome...

[siliconsurf]

how about spot metering?

[gronki1]

Great tips and lovely pictures :)

[HelloChello33]

i would have thought that youd have to bring your exp. comp. down a bit because the snow would reflect the sun.... yay... next time i wont need to do more errorthan trial :P

[sangar101]

I'm going to buy a850, and I'm going learn how to take photos. thank you for you help as well :D

[andyfromcov]

is that the d90 your using there?

[TheTimdog1970]

very helpful video...thanks Gavin

[achilles1963]

Just came from shooting in the snow yesterday but I decreased the exposure instead of increasing it...yours worked out a lot better...well, thanks for the tips.

[culicacha]

You are the best Gavin, thanks again. I leave in Utah and we have about eight months of snow. Great tip...

[JOHNDEEBANK]

Thanks Gavin, another top notch vid.

[kqweder]

That is so nice

[MCDiscos]

Youre an insperation.

[AmzyAhmed]

Thanks Gavin for all your videos found it very very helpful..

Thanks Again

[overdrive78]

Great video gavin.

[spania402]

Thank you very much for these great tutorials,, Loved it

[appumathew]

Hey Gavin,

Your channel is my favourite on youtube.I feel frustrated while watching tut vids by other ppl. U r the best instructor i must say. Could you upload a tutorial on Dragan Effect?

[emojman]

THANK YOU! ive been wandering around in the snow for days trying to get a good picture :)

[dvdowns]

Thanks for the tips . It may pay to mention the metering mode you are using because the Nikons I shoot with often blow the snow with matrix metering when there are dark rocks in the scene and +2 would make it worse . I think +2 would be for centre weighted metering .

[Ornorm]

Once again, excellent tips from Gavin. Thanks and, by the way, HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

[m037op]

Thanks for the tips, Gavin! Especially now, when there are tons of snow here in Moscow :)

[stevecoterell9]

super video love it !!! s

[FrostyTheBeerMan]

Hi Gavin, I'd really love and appreciate it, if you could do a quick follow-up tutorial on how to set the white balance correctly for snow. If you had time, this would be very appreciated by me and others I'm sure. Thanks in advance

[PhotoGavin]

Find a bit of snow in even lighting. Photograph it and tell your camera to use that images as the white balance. Set your camera to ustom white balance.

Tutorial comming soon on my blog.

[FrostyTheBeerMan]

Hi Gavin,

thanks for the tip, it's appreciated.

[ornitho99]

@PhotoGavin

Hi Gavin

great tutorial It helped me a lot

Thank you very much

[blujakx]

@PhotoGavin Should the photo of the even-lit snow used for the white balance have any exposure compensation or not?

[Gymjunnky]

All lies mate two other ppl promest too send me some of that stuff in the post but they lied coz all I receved was too coffee jars of shite tasting water. Disaponted I was :(

[Gymjunnky]

Hey Gav ! WTF is all that White Shite all over the place ? lol

[PhotoGavin]

We call it "snow". I'll post some to you if you like, we've got loads!

[OswaldoBonfa]

Hello Gavin!

It's a brilliant vid and thanx for posting.

I have a few questions ... how much the diapraghm and ISO number if I want to take a few shots in the snow. And one more question :), In your case what kind of lens are the best for taking pictures in the snow (I think you have L-lens but which one) ... and in your opinion the 17-85 IS USM is enough for landscapes?

Thanks Gavin!

[PhotoGavin]

I shot at f8 all day. F8 gives good depth of field and gets the very best quality from the lens.

The lens was Canon 24-105L. A wider lens (like the 17-85) is better if you're going to do lots of landscape work. I've not tried that one so can't comment on the lens quality.

[OswaldoBonfa]

Thanks for the answer Gavin! Max respect! :)

[Yuk0b]

I use the 17-40mm which is cheap for an L-series but great quality. It's great for landscapes and pretty much everything else (currently my only other lens is a 50mm f/1.8).

[mydenmel]

beautiul snow^_^thanks for the tips^_^

[dfgdfg888]

Too bad.. there's no snow here in the philippines.. but nice take, gavin =)

[daveawebber]

another bbbbbbrrriiiliiint vid cheers

[deathbinder]

lol!! I just came in from taking pictures in the snow and saw the vid, thankfully I realized the exposure problem earlier and I shoot i raw!!

great one again Gavin.

[VRMorrigon]

Thank you Gavin! You're brilliant.

[BellaNichole05]

I love all that you have offered, your truly amazing. I

[CarpFreddi]

Wow Great Video, like the others!

I come from Germany and i really enjoy watching your videos! Thanks!

[starfedrogue]

Another great video Gavin!

My snow tip (aside from what you already mentioned of course) is to turn on Highlight Tone Priority, if your camera supports it.

[Acilpirin]

Gavin you are my teacher . (and Scott Kelby :D )

[omgomg113]

HEy gavin IM a REALLY big fans of your. i just recomend that here in sweden we have some really beutifull untoched snow and it is about -37 celsius now Thx :D

[carlknoxrobinson]

35C in Perth Australia and not a snowflake in sight :{

[PhotoGavin]

Send me your address and I'll put some in the post ;-)

[Bently100]

HI Gavin, will you please be very specific about how to acclimatize your camera from indoors to a very cold outside. to avoid condensation. Thanks.

[NunaFeedTheDucks]

wow Gavin, take a lot of fab photos you may not see snow like that again for ten years or more. Seems so strange i'm in Newfoundland Canada and we have had no snow for weeks now, no snow on Christmas day or the New Year. looks like you may have got our snow this year, back home in rainy Manchester my family and friends thought it was so much fun at first. now they can't wait to see the back end of it lol love your video your a great help thank you so much ... Keep warm ...Margaret x

[digitalgear]

Gavin, it is okay to change lens in the snow ?

[PhotoGavin]

Not in the conditions I was filming in. If it's cold it's OK, if it's wet then best avoided.

[newcoyote]

Silly clothes? In Canada we have a word for what you are wearing. That word is...clothes. And I live in a part of Canada that almost never snows. Silly! Hmmph

[dcnutter]

Gavin great video as usual. Perhaps a silly question, but I really like the style of your coat. What brand is it, and it looks pretty warm. How did it hold up in the cold? Also what camera bag were you wearing there. I like the idea of the extra hood.

I live in New York State...the snow belt where it's just as cold if not more so right now and we get multiple feet of snow at a time. So I want the best possible protection this time of year.

[PhotoGavin]

The bags are from the excellent Think Tank belt system, which I love. It comes from the states so you shouldn't have a problem getting hold of it.

The coat is by a company called Regatta who make excellent outdoor clothing clothing here in the UK. It has an inner removable fleese which itself can become a jacket. It's very warm and very dry.

If you're warm and dry then photography is a lot more fun.

[dcnutter]

Excellent info. Thanks for your quick response!

[Smoogle]

I wish there was someone like, Gavin, here in, Toronto, that I could shadow and learn from, it would be great to just work with a more experience photographer.

[PhotoGavin]

If I'm ever in Toronto I'll let you know :-)

[guitarizt143]

Really cool!

[spideyheidi]

Excellent Gavin !

[AppGenius]

Hi. Im in surrey and I was going to take some pictures of the snow tomorrow (if its still here!) Thnaks so much for the tips!

[PhotoGavin]

Good luck. Wrap up warm and take loads of memory cards.

[AppGenius]

just been out and took some great pictures of ducks on the river. Thanks for your tips on aperture etc- they were very helpful : )

[squaregs]

great tips gavin,thanks

[davefk]

And of course there is plenty of white around to take a custom white balance from :-)

[PhotoGavin]

Correct, that's exactly how I set my white balance on this shoot. Sadly the video camera packed up in the cold whilst we were recording that bit.

[turxxx]

It's snowed quite a bit in the UK this winter. According to news reports, it hasn't been this cold in the UK for over 30 years, or something like that.

As ever, an excellent video.

[PhotoGavin]

I do remember it being colder, but nothing like this for the last 10 years. The kids are loving the snow.

[jackies35]

Great vid! I know this sounds bad and silly but where and how do you control your exposure?

Does that has anything to do with the f/ stop or the EVC??

[PhotoGavin]

Good question. It varies from camera to camera. On my Canon 40D it's a big wheel on the back. My Canon 400D requires a couple of button presses. My compact requires me to dive into the menu system.

Your manual should give you the answer. Look to exposure conpensation or exposure bias.

[Yuk0b]

Just wondering Gavin. How does the 40D go in these conditions? Is the snow too cold for the camera and will all of that falling snow be too much? I'm always over-cautious taking my 40D out with even the slightest bit of rain.

[PhotoGavin]

You have to balance the risk against the need to take the photo.

It's not quite as bad as it looked, I was sheltered under a small tree.

As expected the battery was at half charge after about 30 minutes use. A little bit of snow on the camera but I keep a lens cloth in bag.

[Yuk0b]

Thanks for your reply Gavin, though I actually live in Wollongong (a city South of Sydney, Australia) where it never snows). I'm always looking for opportunities to travel overseas again now I have a real camera though.

[jessshaun623]

This video came just in time! I'm a photographer and it's supposed to snow tomorrow!!

[RDraGon2179]

@jessshaun623 Where are you from? It's suppose to snow in my area as well?

Tupelo, Ms. U.S.

[mrseverinasj]

he lives in england, and there is snowing right now

[PhotoGavin]

I live in South East England where an inch or two of snow is enough to bring the roads to a stand still. We had six inches of snow last night.

[computersguy13]

Excellent tutorial.

Oh, and I think Global Warming is over. :)

[cankarales]

what makes u think so?

[computersguy13]

Because, it's snowing in the UK.

[PhotoGavin]

I know what you mean. I read somewhere that warmer air holds more moisture so perhaps that's the answer.

[computersguy13]

True in a sence; warm air hold more evaporated moisture. But when it's in clouds, it doesn't matter.

And it requires below freezing to have snow falling, other wise it'd be rain. And if I'm correct, you don't get below freezing often. :)

[kitty3309]

It`s not fair! Being right on the coast, there isn`t nearly as much snow as there is a mile or so inland :( I`ve got my fingers crossed it will snow over night so I can get some shots tomorrow.

[filino8]

Thanks Mr Hoey, just in time!

[haavoc2007]

Thank you.. Your videos have helped me to improve my photography skills. Even to the point where I am receiving complements from professional photographers.

[imani25]

great video but i live in Miami USA , but it's good to know

[thegadgetzone]

Amazing, all i need now is a good camera

[fotograficmaniac]

Gavin4President ! ;-)

[DeLuuukk]

Great !