In many parts of the country, the first snow of the season is already making an appearance. Before it blankets the landscape, discover how to take great wintertime photographs.
GiftWorksPlus, the leader in engraved picture frames and customized gifts, offers these tips:
- Be prepared
The first rule to taking great snowy-day photographs is to be prepared. Make sure you are dressed appropriately and are wearing thin gloves that protect your hands but let you work the camera controls. Bring extra batteries for the camera – batteries run down more quickly in cold weather, so grab backups and keep them in a warm pocket.
- Get exposed
Taking photographs in the snow can be tricky. The automatic settings can be fooled into overexposing or underexposing the shots. If your camera has a snow mode setting, use it. Or, if you prefer manual controls, set your exposure up +1 or +2 to compensate for the bright whites and dark shadows. Also, consider using a flash to even out the lighting and white balance between the light and dark tones.
- Break up
Finally, GiftWorksPlus suggests a “break up”. It is easy to be awed by wide expanses of snow, but that rarely translates well in a photograph. Instead, it just looks like a print of a lot of white—probably not the look you were going for. When showcasing the snow, break up the photograph with features like trees, rocks, or even structures like cabins to add interest and contrast. Better yet, add in pets, friends, or loved ones.
After shooting your wintertime scenes, have those photographs printed and choose favorites to display in engraved wooden frames from GiftWorksPlus. Visit
www.GiftWorksPlus.com and type “snow” into the search bar to see a wide variety of snow-related custom frames. From skiing engraved frames to holiday personalized gifts, GiftWorksPlus has it all!
For picture gift ideas or create-your-own picture frame options, visit GiftWorksPlus.com or call 888-456-9878. Free personalization is standard and shipping is free for custom picture frames orders totaling more than $50.
