{"id":51368,"date":"2016-01-06T00:30:24","date_gmt":"2016-01-06T08:30:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/?p=51368"},"modified":"2020-03-23T01:40:36","modified_gmt":"2020-03-23T08:40:36","slug":"winter-snow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/winter-snow\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Tips For Shooting Wonderful Winter Snow Photos On iPhone"},"content":{"rendered":"

Snowfall brings beauty and excitement to winter, and it’s the most amazing time of year for photography. A fresh blanket of snow will turn a\u00a0drab\u00a0landscape into a bright, beautiful scene. And it’s the perfect opportunity to capture great action shots as\u00a0people interact with this new environment. In this article you’ll discover ten fun ways to create stunning winter iPhone photos<\/a> in snowy conditions.<\/p>\n

\"iPhone<\/p>\n

1. Don’t\u00a0Wait For A Sunny Day<\/h2>\n

In the winter it can be hard to motivate yourself to go out on a dismal day to take photos. However, this type of weather can create beautiful\u00a0ethereal scenes when there’s snow on the ground.<\/p>\n

With an all white landscape and an all white background, the only items left to concentrate on are the subjects of the photo. This makes for incredible winter photos<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"iPhone<\/p>\n

So don’t wait for blue skies to take snow photos. Venture out in thick fog<\/a> or a snow storm, and use your imagination to create interesting stories that make the most of the\u00a0dramatic or mysterious scene.<\/p>\n

2. Shoot\u00a0A Location You Might Usually Overlook<\/span><\/h2>\n

Snow completely changes the landscape, covering up dark and messy foregrounds\u00a0with a fresh white blanket. Make the most of this opportunity to capture scenes that might not normally be very photogenic.<\/p>\n

Is there a shed or a tree that you’ve always adored but never shot due to its surroundings?\u00a0Perhaps the owner left a lot of garbage in the yard alongside the shed, or there’s a heap of mud or yard waste near\u00a0the tree.<\/p>\n

\"iPhone<\/p>\n

I’ve passed this shed countless times and never felt motivated to photograph it until this particular day when the fresh snow covered all of the garbage surrounding it!<\/p>\n

Maybe your landscape or forest photos<\/a> never really looked great because of a dark and featureless foreground.<\/p>\n

\"iPhone<\/p>\n

A fresh coat of snow will present you with some great new location opportunities and some much needed contrast in your winter landscape photos.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0Adjust The Exposure<\/h2>\n

The problem with snowy scenes is that the large areas\u00a0of white can trick the iPhone’s camera into under-exposing the photo.<\/p>\n

Basically, the camera looks at the scene, sees all the white, and thinks it’s too bright. So it reduces the exposure which effectively makes the snow look grey.<\/p>\n

\"iPhone<\/p>\n

To ensure the snow appears fresh and bright, you often need to adjust the exposure levels before you take the shot. To do this, start by tapping to set focus on your subject<\/a>, then simply swipe up on the screen to increase the brightness.<\/p>\n

Be careful not to make the image too bright though, otherwise you’ll lose all of the detail and texture in the snow.<\/p>\n

\"iPhone<\/p>\n

4. Use Snow As A Huge White Studio<\/h2>\n

Snow provides you with a wonderful clean background to use in your photography. It’s basically like having a huge white studio at your disposal.<\/p>\n

All you have to do is shoot from a vantage point that allows you to use the snowy ground as\u00a0your backdrop.<\/p>\n

\"iPhone<\/p>\n

I often stand on my deck and shoot straight down onto my subjects below. Alternatively, I use my Joby GorillaPod tripod<\/a> and a timer app such as Fast Camera<\/a> so that I can use myself as the subject.<\/p>\n

Using my iPhone tripod<\/a>, I position my iPhone\u00a0high up on the deck or a ladder so that the camera is pointing downward. Then I play with all sorts of poses and props while laying in the snow!<\/p>\n

\"iPhone<\/p>\n

5. Use Props To Add A Splash Of Color<\/h2>\n

One of my favorite techniques for shooting in snow is to use a prop<\/a> to add a splash of vibrant color to the scene.<\/p>\n

A pop of red or other vibrant color against a\u00a0white background adds a strong focal point<\/a> that will\u00a0instantly catch the viewer’s eye.<\/p>\n

\"iPhone<\/p>\n

Look for colorful\u00a0items that will\u00a0make your\u00a0viewer\u00a0smile. A colorful umbrella, sticker, toy, chair, kitchen object or even an item of clothing will make a great addition to your snow photos.<\/p>\n

\"iPhone<\/p>\n

Think carefully about the composition<\/a>, especially if there are no other objects in the photo. It often creates a more natural and balanced photo if you position the prop off-center within the frame.<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0Photograph\u00a0People Playing In\u00a0Snow<\/h2>\n

One of the best things about wintery weather\u00a0is that it brings people out to play in the snow. There are so many fun things to do in the snow, and this kind of activity is great for iPhone photography.<\/p>\n

\"iPhone<\/p>\n

Capture people\u00a0throwing snow in the air, having snowball fights, sledding or skiing down a hill. Photograph them making snowmen or\u00a0lying in the snow as they make\u00a0snow angels.<\/p>\n

\"iPhone<\/p>\n

For action shots, use burst mode<\/a> to catch\u00a0just the right moment. Simply hold down the shutter button to capture a series of photos as the subject moves through the scene, then select the best shot from the sequence.<\/p>\n

\"iPhone<\/p>\n

7. Capture Emotions<\/h2>\n

Emotions often run high in snowy conditions\u00a0– be it a happy child, an elated pet dog, or a disgruntled snow-shoveler.<\/p>\n

Capturing these emotions in your photos will help you tell more interesting and compelling stories that will connect the viewer to your subjects.<\/p>\n

\"iPhone<\/p>\n

Get close to your subject so that you can capture their facial expressions.\u00a0Using burst mode will\u00a0help ensure you catch the perfect expression at\u00a0just the right moment.<\/p>\n

\"iPhone<\/p>\n

Make sure\u00a0your subject is well lit so that their facial features can be easily seen. Positioning\u00a0yourself with the light source behind you will ensure your subject is properly illuminated.<\/p>\n

8. Shoot\u00a0Minimal Landscapes<\/h2>\n

Snow provides the perfect opportunity for creating stunning\u00a0minimalist landscape photos<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"iPhone<\/p>\n

Using just a sliver of white at the bottom of your frame, together with a large amount of sky, allows you to create\u00a0a clean and beautiful photo of a winter landscape.<\/p>\n

\"iPhone<\/p>\n

Try to find a lone figure or tree<\/a> to\u00a0act as the focal point, and experiment with the position of the subject to create an interesting and balanced composition.<\/p>\n

9.\u00a0Shoot Close-Up Photos<\/h2>\n

Another great technique is to get down low and focus your camera on some lovely frost or ice.<\/p>\n

This allows you to capture wonderful detail, and holding your iPhone close to the subject will create a shallow depth of field where the background appears beautifully blurred.<\/p>\n

\"iPhone<\/p>\n

A helpful tip for this kind of photography is to flip your iPhone upside down when you shoot so that the camera lens is even closer to the ground. This makes for an incredible viewpoint.<\/p>\n

10. Edit To Enhance A Snowy Scene<\/h2>\n

When you take snow shots, there are often a lot of areas that you might want to clean up in post-processing, such as snowy footprints, dirt, bits of grass, a stray corner of a leaf, etc.<\/p>\n

You might also find that the snow\u00a0appears too dark. So the first thing I always do when editing a photo is to “up” the highlights and exposure to brighten the snow.<\/p>\n

\"iPhone<\/p>\n

Increasing these two settings\u00a0will make a huge difference.\u00a0They usually clean up most of the scene without having to do anything else.\u00a0Upping the contrast can help too.<\/p>\n

If you still need to get rid of distractions in the snow, you can easily remove any unwanted objects<\/a> using the TouchRetouch app<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"iPhone<\/p>\n

Finally, if you’d like to add some falling snowflakes to your shot, the Mextures app<\/a> has a “blizzard” filter that can simulate falling\u00a0snow.<\/p>\n

\"iPhone<\/p>\n

I hope these tips encourage you to try out some new ideas for your winter iPhone photography in the snow. Happy shooting!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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