Snow – 365 Project
So this is a coating to an inch of snow, which they were calling for up until yesterday. Anyway, it was quite beautiful!
A Late Start
So Stacy from Stacy Richardson Photography told me I should join in on the fun and do the 365 Days of Photography. So I am! I’m getting a late start so for the next 8 days I’m going to post two photos to make up for the ones I missed. The first photo for today is of my wonderful daughter. I grabbed the camera and she immediately jumped into this pose, so of course I had to snap her picture!
This one is not from today, but yesterday when we woke up to the beautiful snow! 
First Snow of the Year
First Snow Pictures of the Season
Well this past weekend provided the first major snowstorm of winter, and technically it is not even winter yet! Snow cover has always amazed me at how it can transform a normally bland brown landscape into a truly breathtaking one. Here are a few photos that I took yesterday after the storm had passed.
Daddy help! I can't move in all this snow!
Holly berries and snow always make me think of Christmas
Blue Spruce in our front yard covered with snow
Shooting in the Snow
Here are a couple of tips to keep in mind when outside taking pictures in the snow.
Snow reflects a lot of light
When the sun is shining brightly, it is going to be reflected off of the snow. If your camera has a beach/snow setting, be sure to use it to compensate for the abundance of sunshine. You can also avoid over exposure by getting pictures close to sunrise or sunset. When the sun is lower in the sky, it creates less glare and can also create dramatic light effects.
Include some color
Capturing something in the photograph that has color can make the stunning. The color will stand out against the white surroundings and provide a focal point for the eye. Some examples could be colorful berries, a green pine tree or grass or adding some people to your picture.
Be aware of temperature changes
If you are outside for a long period time, your camera will adjust to the outside temperature. When you bring it back inside, it will often collect condensation from the humidity of the warmer air. This can be damaging to your camera. One way to prevent the condensation is to place your camera in a Ziplock bag while you are still outside and then bring it in. The condensation will then form on the outside of the bag rather than on (and in) your camera. Give it at least a half hour to warm up before downloading your pictures.