002 - Canadian Winter Photography Special Part 1

Episode 2 of the Travel and Adventure Photography School Podcast! Winter is one of my favourite times to take photographs. The world looks magical, all covered in snow, and there are some fantastic things you can only photograph when it gets cold. We understand that many people dislike being out when the snow is flying, but given the proper preparation, you can have a great time taking photographs in the cold and creating unique images.

So join us for this special two-part series about Winter Photography. In part 1, we cover things that you need to have and think about before heading out to shoot in the snow. We cover the gear you should have with you, the clothing you should wear, and the type of carry system that works in winter. 

Three reasons winter photography is awesome

  1. There are photographs you can only take when the temperature heads into the negatives

  2. Snow changes the way landscapes look, giving you new shots and new perspectives

  3. There are very few other people out; take advantage of the quiet and stillness

    Things to look for in your bag/backpack

    • Made from a durable and weather-resistant material

    • Waterproof bottom

    • How is your gear accessed?

    • Enough space for extras beyond your camera kit

    The bags I use:

    • Peak Design Everyday Messenger Bag

    • F-Stop Gear Loka UL

    • 2022 update: I changed to the Shimoda Explore V2 30L

    What else should you bring?

    • Water/Food

    • Extra Layers

    • Microfibre Towel

    • Mini air-blower

    • Micro-spikes

    • Hiking Poles

    • Heat Packs

    • Large Plastic Bag

    • Dry-sack

    Clothing

    • Layer up your clothes

    • Baselayer

      • Merino wool or synthetic equivalent to keep you warm

    • Mid-Layer

      • Jacket: synthetic down equivalent that stays warm when wet.

      • Pants: Water-resistant material that you can move in

    • Hard-Shell

      • Weatherproof (wind and waterproof)

      • Think Gortex or something similar

      • This goes over your mid-layer

    • Super warm outer shell to put on when you stop for a while

      • Big puffy down coats work great for their warmth-to-weight ratio

    Extra Note:

    Think of where you pack your electronics, as batteries die far faster in the cold

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