The Winter Photography Mistakes YOU Want to Avoid!

[@rgit2212]

I've found out, that playing epic music while viewing my photos makes them much much better :)

[@tacul9333]

I would add another tip: When going inside into a warm environment, wrap your camera in your spare jacket and put it in your pack. Let it warm up slowly and gradually. If it goes from cold to hot too quickly, condensation can form inside your camera and mess with your electronics. (Yes, this can happen even on a weather sealed camera.)

[@huette]

And the same goes for lenses. There can be weird condensation on the inside if it heats up to fast.

[@dianebouchard5691]

Better yet, place your camera inside a sealed plastic bag before bringing it inside (including your warm vehicle). Take the card out of your camera while you're still outside if you wish to edit your images before your gear warms back up to room temperature. I keep a large zip lock bag that accommodates my camera and lens, and a large garbage bag if I used my backpack for all of my gear.

[@Verdoux007]

Wearing eyeglasses serves as my condensation meter. Typically, the indoor air is quite dry, so condensation isn't a significant concern during the winter (though exceptions do exist, of course).

[@rusluck6014]

и ещё, лучше извлечь батарейки )

[@crladd]

Those forest pond photos are truly magical!

[@stavrosk.2868]

Interesting and useful. But different tastes are no mistakes.

[@brianbeattyphotography]

great tips - especially focusing on contrast in wintry conditions

[@renefournier]

I love Mads’ simple yet non-obvious composition. Even with flat light and monochrome, the pictures just pop.

[@brucemcclelland904]

The reflection shot at 12:50 is fantastic.

[@TimvanderLeeuw]

Not dressing warm enough was definitely the first mistake that came to my mind as soon as you started the video -- I just came back home from an evening photo walk in freezing temperatures with ice cold fingers! Despite everything I tried, my gloves couldn't keep my fingers warm enough.

[@briangalipeau8933]

I got a laugh from your expression as you reminded us to bring "charged" batteries. Been there, done that. I always check now and I carry them close to my body to keep them warm. A wonderful monochrome shot of the pond and trees.

[@DuaneVanSchoonhoven]

~ A wonderful winter photography video, thank you! ~

[@jeffmsc]

If I'm walking more than 10 yards my camera stays in the bag, no exceptions. Discipline. I also prefer not to continually wipe snow off my lens so I tend to keep the cap on when I'm not taking a shot. You're right about keeping warm though, I know a lot of shooters who spend £££££££ on gear then walk around in tennis shoes.

[@NunoBorgesPhotos]

Well, nice blizzard! Here in Norway I have been out shooting in subzero temperatures. Always keep the batteries in a pocket close to my body to keep them warm and prolong charge life!

[@Shukinomura]

Last photo from drone blowing my mind 🤯👏👏👏

[@maxencelemoine4190]

And here I am, happy when I have two snowflakes in my area during winter. This is amazing. Greats tips and beautiful work. Thank you

[@MattsBrabus]

Having been up working in the Dolomites at 2,000m last week, keeping your batteries in your trouser pockets is a must. Sub zero kills batteries in minutes.

[@RabbiSobhanah]

Best photographer so far, not only technical skills but also this happiness that you send every time I see you videos…😊

[@jamesmcmillan4234]

Great video this week. I would like to add a tip for cold winter days. Keep you spare batteries in an inside pocket, close to the body, or use hand-warmers in your camera bag where you have the spare batteries.

[@johnniewelbornjr.8940]

Excellent tips, indeed. Extreme weather can make for interesting images but being personally prepared for such jaunts is certainly a must. I hate being cold but in western North Dakota and eastern Montana, it simply goes with the territory. Winter compositions are rewarding but often challenging and you've some excellent points about the contrasts within any particular composition.

[@s.j.munchfeld9293]

Das letzte Foto ist richtig geil!

[@gregfisher216]

Mads ,I love your videos ,I learn a lot every time I watch one. I understand the context of your video is take great photos in difficult conditions. I understand that your style is taken photos alone . But these are dangerous conditions and when you are alone and something could happen ,hyperthermia , injury where you can't walk or there is no cell phone signal.

[@diann546]

I would not consider these "difficult" conditions. They are winter conditions. Know where you are going, tell someone and give a time frame on when you should return, wear appropriate clothing, otherwise, just enjoy!

[@DR-fy7qy]

This shows your passionate dedication to your craft, enduring the windy, snowy conditions to take these gorgeous pictures.

[@keithklodzen7270]

Beautiful images and very helpful tips. Thanks.

[@tedinohio3981]

I'm more of a "warm weather guy," but I enjoy getting out in the winter once in a while. Snow can be off and on in Central Ohio, USA, so I can't really count on anything, and travel to the nearby parks in snowy weather can be hazardous, as not all drivers here know how to drive in these conditions. But this video does inspire me to get out: there are a few locations that might work that are not too distant. Cheers, Ted

[@night-light-show]

such a nice winter landscape! To the clothes I´ve to add that some so called "functional underwear" helped me a lot not to freeze in cold condition. And one thought I had is: start making photos from the distance and then get closer and closer, so you avoid having prablems with your own footsteps on the ground. But, to tell the truth, I would be really afraid to destroy my gear with so much snow (that means: water) on it, uff. Think at leastI would make sure that my equipment was snow-free and dry when I got back so that the snow wouldn't turn to water in the warmth. And what do you think of a lens-heater here?

[@karenbergmann209]

Winter photography is very challenging. Sunshine makes all the difference, adding shadows and colour.

[@jremi]

LOL. This video is very timely for me. We are still being snowed on, at the tail end of yesterday's snowstorm, here in Canada. Very useful information, Mads, as always!

[@mattiviskari2707]

Thank you Mads for an interesting video! Pond image nr 2 was my favourite this time. If winter continues in Denmark I recommend you to try ICM photographing. Dark trunks and white snow create beautiful contrast.

[@Ace-du7vw]

On the subject of dressing warm, make sure you’re layering properly! Your base layer should be moisture-wicking and preferably temperature regulating. Cotton as a base layer is awful and will only make you colder. Wool is your best friend for base layers, then fleece to keep in the warmth. Crampons or micro spikes are also essential in icy conditions. They’ve saved my life (and equipment) more than once, I’d never go out on ice without them. Case and point for wool base layers. My leg fell through some ice over a freezing river last winter, all the way up to my hip. I was wearing tear resistant pants over merino wool leggings. I stripped the pants immediately because they were soaked. While my foot and sock were cold and wet the rest of the shoot, my leg was dry again in ten minutes. Moisture is the enemy in winter, don’t let it stick to you.

[@twenzepenguin4240]

good video! nice tips. Gotta test some of theese in the next few days

[@kevins8575]

We've had "cold" weather here in Hawaii, too. Everyone is wearing jackets and remarking about winter. For reference, it got down into the mid 60's (17°C).

[@johnbragg2014]

Had to wear wool socks with your flip flops eh?

[@stephenthompson1998]

Excellent video in those conditions I would have kept my camera covered with a bin liner or large plastic bag, easily folded away and stored before shots.

[@jediwarlord8718]

Thank you so much for sharing your craft with us in such an engaging and enjoyable manner. That portrait shot of the trees with the little pond seriously blew me away.

[@shanechiddy4303]

Brilliant thanks, heading to Norway in 20 days, so very useful … and gorgeous photos. Shane, Australia

[@POVwithRC]

Also acclimate your gear. Let it get to ambient before using it. Let it come up to temperature slowly once done, and leave it off until it is room temp. Condensation is a real drag.

[@DavesRvRepair]

Great winter time tips that I can put to good use. You are definitely dedicated to the craft getting out in this snowy cold weather.

[@robertwhitemoto]

That shot @13:40 wow!!

[@rusluck6014]

Отличный урок! Спасибо! Я записал твои советы в блокнот =)

[@michaelajoseph6856]

Thank you Mads! Wonderful images and great tips!

[@davidbailey1689]

I become twitchy whenever I see someone with their tripod over their shoulder and their camera attached. I did this once, using a tripod that was “new” on the market and my D3s was on the head and the whole assembly over my shoulder. After a 1/2 mile walk I detected a rattling sound. The tripod head thread, securing the head to the tripod base had worn through the (then aluminium) screw thread and the camera was flopping on the last turn of the thread. The camera did not fall off, thankfully, and I contacted the tripod manufacturer and they replaced the head for me. There is just so much torque delivered to a tripod head by the DSLR cameras and I came so close to writing off mine. Take the camera off the tripod head when walking!

[@louisburley1597]

I slipped with my camera in my capture clip and it actually worked out well. My buddy took me skating years ago and the best thing I learned is how to safe fall. If you slip, or lose balance do NOT try and save yourself. Go down onto your knee and ride it out. That advice saved me a lot on my recent winter photo hike. Cheers!

[@randyschwager2515]

Great advice! Thanks for taking me along!

[@alexven92]

Excited for what else you'll bring this winter!

[@cmichaelhaugh8517]

Excellent tips and very nice photos. Unfortunately, we have not seen that much snow in my part of Upstate New York. It’s only a matter of time though…..

[@RobertMintonPhotography]

We don't get much snow here in South Wales anymore either, nothing so far, so great to see this video! By the way, love the "Vangelis" type music you use, really adds to the atmosphere!

[@barbaravicary8003]

Stunning images. That's real dedication to your art. I was very surprised to see so much snow on your camera. I always imagined you had to cover your camera at the first hint of rain. Clearly they're tougher than I thought

[@DarrenJSpoonley]

Amazing conditions 😍😍 the pond shot is my fav !! Great video Pal

[@markhyde1970]

Can never learn too much from you . Brilliant. Thankyou Mads 👍🏾

[@davidhamilton460]

Great video. Well done getting out in such wintery weather 👍. A lot of less dedicated photographers would have stayed inside in the warm.

[@HikeFly22]

Great tips and very beautiful scenery

[@airship9637]

Great image on that thumbnail -- that is a keeper!

[@OlegAlferev]

Thank You for tips and beautiful photos and this video! Have a nice shots!

[@peterflorczak3318]

You are definitively one of my favorite photographers. Thank you! Every year I recommend you to the Dave Cross "Photoshop Virtual Summit " as you are a also very good instructor,

[@chryseass.5143]

A really beautiful and instructive video, Mads. I will approach winter photography with more joy and enthusiam after watching this!

[@ВладимирКамский-з3ь]

I am often sad that I cannot capture in a flat photo the magnificent three-dimensional play of branches, or the depth of space that opens up when you compare views one step from each other.

[@timrosenburgh8597]

Thank you for making the video in the very windy snowy conditions. I felt cold just watching it lol. Fantastic conditions to photograph. You captured some really great image's and very helpful tips as usual. Look forward to seeing another video with the snow.

[@ReneGrothmann]

Nice video! You do not mention the focal lengths you used. Obviously, you like telephoto landscapes. But how much?

[@rlau68]

Thank You for sharing Mads! Really enjoyed the reflection shots!👍

[@mariamullin4031]

Great video , love the trees and reflection in pond. Hoping for some snow here in Ireland

[@somnathguria754]

Awesome video 🤝

[@tjsinva]

Nice wind effect to make it seem colder. it worked. 🥶 Carry on. 😰👍🥂

[@paulseymour7485]

Excellent video. Valuable info.

[@davidnieuwenhuis2590]

Thanks Mads ! Oeh man i like the photo at 12:46 ! Wow! I also like the mood of the video and the sounds of the wind.

[@pederkristensen4691]

Hej Mads, great photos, but in this wintry snow, where are your cross country skis. Also, I think some of these photos could turn out really great B&W photos as well.

[@PhotoTrekr]

Stay warm. Still waiting on snow where I live.

[@hosshansen]

Hej Mads mage tak for en lærerig video

[@jiridozorec1837]

Very Good job❤

[@stigfloberghagenphotography]

That was a great video from a winterly Denmark ❄️👍🙂

[@cosminstan8842]

Great winter images. Great video 👍🙂

[@finnthilsted1871]

Nice video!

[@scotty4418]

Beautiful images Mads, really loved the pond images and the final image. Im pretty certain you will be making the most of the snow in Denmark especially since as you said, you don't get those conditions all that oftern

[@Pedrosas]

Great video Mads as always, love your tutorials, thank you. Just curious as to the L bracket seen at 12:15, seems like a hinged L bracket, is that right? If so, please could you provide the model or a link to the seller, thanks

[@salvirji]

Nicely put-together video, Mads. Has been over 18 years I haven’t been around snow😊 Judging from the video, I see the Sony A7R5 holding up well in bad weather conditions; that’s great. How about the lenses? Especially the ones that extend out of the barrel? Anything to worry about once retracted and has water or snow? Thanks.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you, Sal! I usually just wipe them off before retracting them and haven't had any issues :)

[@salvirji]

@@MadsPeterIversen That's great know Mads, thanks 😊

[@HR-wd6cw]

The biggest mistake I see (especially with beginners) is not exposing correctly for snow. Snow is white. It's not grey. So remember to add about a stop to your exposure to get white snow, not grey snow. Remember you camera's meter is exposing for 18% grey basically and you have to override it when it comes to snow. Second is let your camera acclamate to the environment. Or you will be dealing with fog on the lens (if you're lucky), or worse yet, condensation inside the camera if you don't let your camera adjust to the temperature change. Technically if you want to shoot multiple lenses, I would recommend just using two camera bodies and NOT switching lenses during cold winter shooting. Treat it like shooting in the rain for example. Personally I try NOT t owalk with my camera attached to the tripod, unless I'm going a short distance perhaps, but hiking with it on the tripod I try to avoid, or I have a loop around my wrist in case the camera falls or I drop the tripod, at least that can act as a safety tether for the camera.

[@Alanbravofotografo]

amazing work my friend,wonderful video

[@johnclay7644]

informative video

[@TheChannelling]

Great video as always!

[@anthonyharding2258]

can’t help it on this one.. one “mistake” you said was not to sling your camera/tripod over your shoulder to prevent dropping the camera and risking breakage… in the very next scenes you cut to and those thereafter you were doing just that.. 😂😂😂. Haha

[@3oakscattleyt]

I wonder what advice you have for camera care. I have avoided winter outings for fear of harming my camera (Nikon 6ii) but it does not seem to be an issue from your work. Any suggestions?

[@reallukx]

Hey Mads, nice tips. What's your Zebra settting I see you get it when over exposing so there must be still some room. Are you using C1 with higher setting than 100?

[@allenpoulson6203]

Wow, I could never let snow like that get on my lens like that😂

[@SueFerreira75]

Beautiful images - Brrrrr!

[@rogerwalton8160]

Can you send us that snow please!

[@PhilOCypher1]

Tip no 2 , don't carry your camera mounted Tripod over your shoulder in slippery conditions , it gives it further to fall. Very next scene Mads with the camera over his shoulder 😂😂😂

[@diann546]

I was looking to see if anyone else noted this. We all know what we should do, but sometimes, in the moment, we forget. I used a Cotton Carrier, to carry my cameras in Alaska. Unfortunately, while combining rock hounding and photographing, I bent over too far, at an angle and dropped my 150mm-600mm Tamron, in to the rocks. It would not have happened, if I had put on the safety the company provided, but I decided, on that camera to leave the strap on, over my neck. To make it worse, I hadn't turned around my lens hood. Yep, around 5 chips out of my lens. Over $500 later the lens is repaired. However, I had to use it the rest of the trip chipped. I also had a bill from my Alaska chiropracter, for my neck to be readjusted! Glad I established my self as a patient, when we first got there! I do wish to say that the Cotton Carrier was awesome. I am 64 and have several medical conditions, including a bad back. It allowed me to carry 2 Canon 6D's, the Tamron and a Canon EF 24-105mm, on longer hikes (7miles) and on boat trips. The lens disaster was on me.

[@raychelawesome]

I laughed so hard because I tell people to not do things then proceed to do them myself 😂 I was photographing a frozen waterfall one winter, camera on tripod, wanted a different angle and thought “I should put my camera away in case I fall”. I didn’t and I’m walking down these wood stairs and halfway just absolutely eat it and slide down the stairs camera and tripod next to me. I wish someone else was there to record it because I know it had to be so funny. Camera was shockingly okay

[@davehandelman2832]

Cold!

[@spidersj12]

I'm watching this video, and it's -38°C with-48°C windchill. It's so cold that we have thick ice fog.

[@barbaravicary8003]

😮

[@hamsterneckliving]

😂😂😂Mads: don’t carry your camera over your shoulder. Next scene: 5:40 Over his shoulder.

[@oldad73]

Interesting but not entirely relevant for me this time - we don't get show. btw, I note you have a coronation coming up in Denmark. My invitation has clearly got lost in the mail so I would appreciate it if you could go along and wave a little Australian flag for me!!!

[@danielattias1525]

Hi Mate, JPEG OR RAW??

[@j16m02]

just watched the opening clip. Your first mistake was getting out of the car!🥶

[@steveschnetzler5471]

Being out in the cold is your #1 misteak, go south, even the birds know to do it. Thanks.

[@reneholstkristensen9429]

det ser god ud i sene . men ja kommer du mer syd på en dag . aabenraa .

[@christianpatton1852]

Flotte billeder under svære forhold billede nr 2 og 3 fra skovsøen er virkelige flotte men det afsluttende drone billede wauw sikke et smukt drama!

[@wolfgang7055]

min 5.00 and min 5.41 😂 find the mistake

[@nagut1727]

The pond photos are really beautiful, Mads😍 You inspired me in so many ways and i learned so much from you. Thank you for sharing tutorials and videos, i hope you'll go on and on...🫶🏻