Bad Weather Photography Prep

[@Shelley_H]

And remember to tell someone where you plan to be hiking.

[@mikesphotography]

Most definitely ... That's should have been number 1 ...doh 🤦🏻‍♂️ Thanks for reminding me!! And thanks for watching 😁👍

[@chryseass.5143]

@@mikesphotography Yes, I nearly spent a night on some sea cliffs when I lost the path and the sun was rapidly setting . Nobody knew where I was ( except the sheep and they weren't telling!) That was very dumb to just wander up on the hills to get some photos and I got thoroughly rebuked by my friends afterward .... I probably still would do the spontaneous hike again but maybe earlier in the day and not with a full backpack of Charity shop finds as well as my camera gear and no phone....

[@petemellows]

I do like you way you experiment with your video scripting and editing. It certainly keeps us watching to the end. Bravo!

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much Pete, I had a lot of fun writing, filming and editing this one so great to hear you liked it!! The goal for this year is to make my videos more entertaining as well as educational. Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@siansmith9006]

Oh Mike, you do make me laugh 😂. Loved this. I particularly like your red hat 👏🏻😉xx

[@mikesphotography]

Haha! Thanks sis!! This was a fun one to make!!! It is now officially my favourite hat. 😀

[@ervinslens]

What a masterful presentation my friend. These shots and narration are flawless, truly spectacular piece of content! 🔥🔥

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much!! I had a lot of fun writing, filming and editing this one, so it is great to hear you liked it!! Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@stephenwoodburn2970]

Great video, Mike. Avoiding people while placing drone batteries down your pants takes second place to having someone watch me watch a video of a guy sticking drone batteries down his pants. My wife walked by just as you were doing that and said “What the hell are you watching”. She said if I was going to watch stuff like that on the internet, she was glad I was getting some camera tips in the process. All of these tips are really great. I hope you and your wife are doing well. Take care, brother.

[@mikesphotography]

Haha!! maybe I should start an educational only fans page ... 😆🙈 We're all good ... had some snow yesterday, so went out and filmed a video for today ... just editing it together now, so I think it's going to be a late one again!! As always thanks for watching dude 😁👍

[@tinboxlife]

Creative video work is at a whole new level in this episode, brilliantly entertaining! 👏👏 Some good general mountain safety tips right there, often overlooked by the casual walker. I've seen some sights in the Brecon Beacons: mini skirts, high heels and bikini bra - and that's just the guys!! Seriously, people tend to dress for what they see as they look out of the window on the day rather than the forecast for the whole day, including any micro climate shenanigans that often arrive without much warning. That would definitely be one of my top tips, read the forecast and dress/pack accordingly. Top video 👌😉

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much dude!! This one was a lot of fun to film and edit!! Haha! Well I had my miniskirt and bikini on underneath ... 🤔😆 Last year's goal was to get out more ... this year's goal - to make the videos more entertaining!! It is amazing what you see out there isn't it!! As always thanks for watching 😁👍

[@alvinmorris5404]

Watching the clothing layering at the last layer the way you were standing mike...I broke out in a fit of laughter because you look like that kid who's mum has just finished getting him dressed to go outside and he says "mum I have to pee!"😂🤣😆 got to love how you make things upbeat and always have humor in your videos even if you don't realize it 🙂 you've got a viewer for life 😊an maybe even convinced me to buy one of those clips to hold my camera I sure hope it will hold 6lbs of camera and lens😮

[@mikesphotography]

Haha!! How did you know my mum was behind the lens!! 😆😆 Thanks so much for your kind words Alvin, I have a lot of fun writing filming and editing these videos so it is great to hear you're enjoying them! The capture clip does work really well. I have been using the a7iv with the tamron 50-400mm which is a combined weight of about 5lbs and it handles this no problem. It does have a solid bit of metal at the bottom, so the clip physically can't drop out of it. You'd have to be upside down and the release button would need to be pressed for it to come out. Thanks for watching and great to hear you'll be watching as long as I am making these videos!! 😁👍

[@alvinmorris5404]

@Mike Smith canon 1300d with L bracket and a sigma 150-600mm contemporary weighs in about 5 3/4 pounds so sounds like it should work just fine 🙂 say hello to your mum for me 😁 good to know someone is keeping an eye on you 🤣

[@jacquelinek6432]

Well done Mike, you had me laughing out loud a couple times 😂

[@mikesphotography]

Yessssss!!!!! That is great to here Jacqueline!! My goal for this year is to make my videos more entertaining as well as educational so it's great to hear I could make you laugh!! 😆😀 Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@jonberube2489]

This was one of the most well edited video's I've seen in a while. Great stuff!

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much Jon!! I had a lot of fun writing, filming and editing it so great to hear you like it!! Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@raybeer5213]

Video's what? Why the apostrophe for a plural?

[@sue.Hoo123]

Great editing, some very good advice presented in a fun way 👍

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks very much Sue!! It was a fun one to film and edit together so great to hear you liked it! Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@jdpjamesp]

Really enjoyed the more humorous style on this one Mike. Some great tips too. I think the gloves one is probably the best one I've found so far. Came across that style of glove a couple of years back when I started astrophotography. Essential as clear nights in winter are also bitterly cold!

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much James, I had a lot of fun filming and editing this one!! You're right, the gloves are especially good for astro!! As always thanks for watching 😁👍

[@gregerianne3880]

Great video, Mike! Just got done doing my finances and a good laugh was just what I needed. (Otherwise, I'd have cried...) Terrific information! Thanks again.

[@mikesphotography]

Haha! I'm still putting that task off for now ... 🙈 Great to hear I could make your day a little brighter!! Thanks for watching Greg 😁👍

[@protarget1]

Having spent many years walking in the Dark Peak (Kinder Scout, Bleaklow & Black Hill) before they started flagging the paths. Also the Lakes and the western highlands of Scotland. You learnt quite early that Rucksacks are not waterproof. They do make Waterproof Rucksack Liners, I always used 2 black bin liners doubled up in my rucksacks. 😊

[@mikesphotography]

You're completely right there, but it is amazing how many people think that they are waterproof!! Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@protarget1]

@@mikesphotography I'm just getting back into photography, and I found there are still some bargains if you look. This Nov. gone, I bought an A 6000 with the 16-50mm kit lens, nothing else. It was on line from Cash Converters. 12 months warrantee. £200 posted. not expecting much, I was surprised the shutter count was 700. I loved your landscaped vid you did with the A6000 + kit lens you did in Wales

[@hangerbird]

Regarding the boots: bought a new pair last month. Made sure that I tried them on with my heavy socks (that I would wear in cold weather) this way, I knew that when I wore my heavy socks, the boots would fit. Had that issue before where they were too tight with the heavy socks.

[@mikesphotography]

That's a very good tip!!

[@Dudeitsharrison]

Dude. Put your pants on!! 😂 Nahh I actually love it.. 555 and I’m going to check out those gloves. Also, can definitely see the amount of effort you put in to pull this video off. All the B-roll and the scripting to match on location versus voice over work. You are clearly trying to go the extra mile to make your content awesome! Hats off to you, man! 🎉

[@mikesphotography]

555!! Well it's this beautiful weather we are getting in the uk at the moment ... 2 weeks of rain and counting!! 😆🙈 Thanks so much dude! I actually filmed part of this one in the office ... and thought it was so boring and this gave me the kick up the butt to take it up a level and try to make it funny!! ... and that's the goal for this year, more entertaining videos, still out in the countryside!! I hope all is good with you buddy!! 😀👍

[@lakesrhino1]

A couple of good tips there. I would add hand warmers (rechargeable) you can put them in your pockets and can warm hands and batteries also you can use them as a charging pack for your phone etc. For about £20 well worth it.

[@mikesphotography]

Ah yes, hand warmers are definitely a great idea!! Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@paulm8157]

Humor underscored the message, Mike - made it less “preaching” and held viewer attention - nice! Love the cliff-hanger and quick change bits. Sensor cleaning in the field? Really??? Most advise cleaning in a place as clean and temp/humidity controlled indoors environment as possible. I’d prefer to miss out on a shot than risk messing up camera innards - no kidding. Pants warming thing for batteries OK, as long as you don’t have a high fiber diet😊. One thing to include in bag -- sheep repellent!😊 How about doing a similar post, but emphasizing hot weather outings? Cheers!

[@mikesphotography]

Haha!! Yep, a high fibre diet might be something to avoid ... I really have cleaned my sensor in the field ... as long as no moisture gets in the camera, it is quite robust. The sensor actually has a glass coating over the top so you're actually cleaning that and not the sensor itself. I'll definitely be doing a summer one in about 6 months time ... don't think I'd be able to handle the temperature in shorts and a t-shirt!! 😆 As always thanks for watching Paul 😁👍

[@thelberg62]

Both educational and entertaining - Great video Mike! Looking forward to the next one 😀

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much Terje, I had a lot of fun filming and editing this one so it's great to hear that you liked it!! Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@juancarlosgarcia3025]

As we say in Spain... "que jartá de reir"....🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 You have made me remember those paper cut-outs of the boy and the girl, whose clothes you could change..... One thing that I see as a bit... disruptive... you protect the backpack against the rain.... but the camera on the shoulder strap without protection????... You forgot the ice ax again....😛😛😛😛😛

[@mikesphotography]

Haha! Muchas gracias mi amigo! That is a good point, although I did say to make sure you have enough room in your bag incase it starts to rain really hard ... 🤔😆 As always thanks for watching JC 😁👍

[@juancarlosgarcia3025]

@@mikesphotography Sorry....laughter didn't let me catch that piece of audio.....😆😆😆😆😆

[@mikesphotography]

Haha!! That's ok, I forgive you!!! 😆😆😆 Great to hear I've been able to make you laugh, that was this week's goal!! 😁👍🎉🤡

[@juancarlosgarcia3025]

@@mikesphotography ❤

[@renoholland7090]

Thanks Mike. I live in Central Arizona and my problem is the other way around: how to stay cool when it is 40-45 degrees Celsius.

[@mikesphotography]

Hey Reno, I know exactly what you mean, I lived in Dubai for 5 years and Bangkok for 2 years, so the struggle is real!! I'll do another one in the summer time for those hotter days ... I don't think I would have managed here in shorts and a t-shirt all day at the moment!! 😆 As always thanks for watching 😁👍

[@CluelessYoutuber]

What an awesome edit on this one Mike! Really engaging and loved your b-roll selection 😂 the PD camera clip is probably my favorite gear purchase, it just helps me get more shots and save time indeed. Great tips!

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much!! This was so much fun to write, film and edit!! As always thanks for watching my friend 😁👍

[@huubdegroot]

Thank you Mike, very nice video,good (and funny) advice!!!

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much!! I had a lot of fun filming and editing this one, so great to hear you liked it!! Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@chryseass.5143]

Enjoyed this one, Mike! Armpits also make good battery warming centers! I find having a Peak Design Cuff ( the wrist strap) attached to my camera at all times means my camera is more to the ready ( and more secure in my hand) to get those "sheep" shots ( James Popsys knows what I am talking about!) The Lowepro rain cover has definitely saved me a few times.

[@lindakantes873]

Got told the armpit trick for knackered torch battteries on some survival course or other

[@mikesphotography]

The armpit is definitely another place to warm batteries!! That is very much true about the wrist strap ... having it in your hand is even better for those serendipitous moments! As always thanks for watching 😁👍

[@trailwander7546]

I broke down and got a capture clip, not cheap but best money I spent on kit last year hands down makes things so easy especially when I have the dog with me

[@mikesphotography]

Great to hear. And you're completely right, when you have other things to do it means you can still use both hands and have the camera ready and waiting! Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@jp.dhondt]

Nice video Mike, good tips. Specially the clothing, it is zo very important and can getting a big problem if your clothes are now according the conditions. In the early morning it is cold and later it get's warmer , so using layers is indeed a very good idea. also waterproof walking shoes are a must have item.

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much Jean Pierre! Most definitely, that is another great reason to layer up ... much easier to take one layer off than to have to get cold as the temperature rises a little. Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@ivotouart]

I've got 2 capture clips and thinking of getting a third, those things are brilliant! When out I have one on my backpack strap and the other on my belt with the extender so whenever I need to remove the bag I can just clip the camera to my hip. I'm still skeptical about those photography gloves but I'm beginning to warm up to the idea... I can do a pretty decent job of fiddling with my camera even with thick gloves on and I use a cheapo stylus to poke around the DJI RC controller screen. Great video!

[@mikesphotography]

That's a great ay to use the capture clips!! I always think I need one on my hip whenever I take my bag off ... The gloves are really worth it ... I also had some fishing ones before these that are a lot cheaper than the Vallarret ones. Here's the link: geni.us/MyGloves I've heard about using a stylus pen for the touch screen, might have to give that a go soon ... 🤔 Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@Keyloggs1]

hilarious video! I also have the capture clip and similar gloves. A MUST HAVE in my opinion. keep it up!

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much! They really do change the game don't they!! Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@brianbuildsstuffau]

Loved the video Mike, I even cracked a smile a couple of times 😁. It's summer in Australia and so we have to think the other way i.e how to keep cool and protect ourselves from heat illness. Your video though is absolutely relevant for our winter, especially in the high country of Victoria and New South Wales. Anyway Mike, keep up the good work. All the best. PS. It's going to hit 37c here today so I'm staying indoors.

[@mikesphotography]

Most definitely!! I remember doing some volunteer work in the outback in the early 90s near Wagga Wagga and it got damn hot in January!! I'll probably do a follow up from this one in the summer time for hot weather ... Thanks for watching Brian 😁👍

[@anthonyroberts7987]

Mike: purchased 2 pairs of the vallaret gloves (USA) . They are awesome!

[@mikesphotography]

Great to hear Anthony! They really do make the difference don't they!! Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@onikaimu]

Hilarious video, Mike. Loved it. All your advice is spot on. I add a length of rope to my kit as well. Helps to mark an area, getting up and down a steep place, or my fall back lash it to a tripod and it turns into a grappling hook. It sounds stupid and I have said it before but it works. Stay safe and warm.

[@mikesphotography]

Haha! Nice!! It sounds like you must have a pretty heavy duty tripod!! As always thanks for watching Lance 😁👍

[@onikaimu]

@@mikesphotography Nope, just a cheap tripod I don't care about. Haha!

[@mikesphotography]

Haha! Excellent!! 😆👍

[@barrynoon1812]

Good advice Mike

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks Barry!!

[@luxdalet]

Awesome video! I'll certainly remember of this list when I finally get the chance to hike. Had me laughing so much, the editing is great :D and kudos for being brave to stand in the cold without all cover XD

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much!! This was a fun one to write, film and edit!! I did get a bit cold, but I made sure I did all the shots with less clothes on just before finishing!! As always thanks for watching 😁👍

[@raybeer5213]

I live in Queensland. My preperation is a sun hat, sun screen and mozzie spray.

[@mikesphotography]

Haha!! Mozzie spray is a must down there!!

[@WeberBaker]

Great video! It’s informative and entertaining!

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much Webber!! 😁👍

[@RamblingTog]

You're better with a standard rucksack than a camera bag, most camera bags ddo not have enough space to put outdoor winter equipment and clothing in. I find plastic bags much more waterproof than rucksack covers.

[@mikesphotography]

That is a good point ... although I normally get my wife to carry all the winter equipment in her bag!! 😆 Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@mtmstudio7000]

Pure gold video as always, keep it up bro :D

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much!! 😁👍

[@IvoSchulz]

i am not prepared! 👍

[@mikesphotography]

Haha!!

[@andysuzierawlins5462]

I have photography gloves now...... Inspired by you.... I layer up when out on night shoots. On a recent night trip to stonehenge, I had so many layers on, I was thinking, its not that cold tonight, till I turned around and saw my photography bag covered in frost. I'm usually a bit un prepared with forgetting little bits, that I regret later, because I assumed it was in my bag. Thanks for the tips Mike........ Incidentally, did you have to get rescued or was that just for the video

[@mikesphotography]

Haha! It makes all the difference when you layer up properly doesn't it!! I know what you mean about forgetting things ... like my tripods in last weeks video!! 😆 It all came down to the magic of editing, with sound effects!! No need for a rescue ... this time ... 😀👍

[@andysuzierawlins5462]

@@mikesphotography 😂

[@1337ghomri]

Fantastic video. You really put some extra effort in to this with your clothing cuts 😂

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much ... it was challenging keeping warm, but well worth the effort!! ... and luckily I was the only one on the mountain so no weird looks when taking my trousers off!! 😆😆😆 As always thanks for watching 😁👍

[@jtudad1110]

All good points, but I'd like to add that a map & compass won't help you unless you know how to use them! They aren't a magic talisman. I've come across people lost in the Lake District and in Snowdonia who had a map and compass with them, but absolutely no clue how to use a compass or read a map.

[@mikesphotography]

That is true, I kind of take it for granted that people know as I learned early in school and all through my Geology degree ... So point 5 is make sure you learn how to use a map and compass properly!! Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@nicholasrigg8999]

Another great video

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much Nicholas! 😁👍

[@MarkSweeting_]

That bag cover flying away must have been a bugger to shoot 😄

[@mikesphotography]

Haha! It was an interesting one to get ... I think I did it about 20 times ... there was a puddle of water that it kept getting caught in, so on one hand it was good as it didn't fly away completely ...but then it took me ages to dry it out so it would blow away in the shot!! 😆😆😆 As always thanks for watching Mark 😁👍

[@tanzudio]

Very nice channel. I am learning a lot form your videos. Thanks. Keep it up please.

[@mikesphotography]

That's great to hear!! Lot's more to come!! Did you catch my latest video? If not, here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWSzi6qQetZosMk Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@kencawley3121]

Funny and informative

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much Ken!! 😀👍

[@MrBlastkiteboarding]

Great video Mike, we must catch up sometime....maybe in the Beacons

[@mikesphotography]

Hey Mark! Most definitely!! I'm hopefully coming down the Brecons in February so I'll let you know when we're definitely heading down your way. 👍 I bet the sea is pretty lively down your way at the moment!!!

[@MrBlastkiteboarding]

@@mikesphotography sweet, let me know (yet another day on thev5m today)

[@paulcritchley464]

Wearing short and wet legs are brilliant Just don’t hang around, keep moving 😂 Cheers have a great day

[@mikesphotography]

Haha!! It's all about keeping on moving!! As always thanks for watching 😁👍

[@pgcknaphill1892]

And remember.... don't undress in the middle of a freezing hillside to demostrate what undies you're wearing.... Stay warm, stay out of court!! 😄

[@mikesphotography]

Hahahaha!! Ummm .... I must have missed the memo on that one ... 😆😆😆 I'm so glad when I was filming this, that it was a very quiet day!!

[@Outdoor.mit.Manuel]

a nice video keep it up I'd like to leave an ABO and a thumb here. ein schönes Video weiter so da lasse ich doch gerne mal ein ABO und einen Daumen hier

[@mikesphotography]

Ich danke Ihnen sehr!