When it comes to the world
of photography, people generally are exposed to the glamorous part of the
field; however, little do they know that professionals need to care, clean, and
repair the gear they use for taking images. During the winter season, the
weather conditions are very harsh for several surfaces and materials. Lenses
and cameras, as well as other pieces of photography gear, need extra care than
usual.
Evan Dombroski - How should
you take care of your winter photography gear?
Evan Dombroski is talented in
nature photography from New York City in the USA. He is fond of taking
photographs of wildlife, landscape, and urban green spaces. He says when it
comes to the winter months, you need to keep your camera gear in pristine
condition so that they function well.
He suggests that you should
pack photography gear like lenses, cameras, and mounts in a bag that can be
sealed. If you keep everything in a bag that is waterproof, the gear pieces
will not freeze. Moreover, moisture from the outside weather will not seep into
the bag and damage the items you keep inside it.
Make sure you seal out the
freezing air before you place the camera, lenses, and other gear mounts inside
the bag.
You should buy good quality
products that protect your gear from snow and moisture
In order to take care of
your photography gear during the winter, make sure you invest in good quality
products. For instance, you should invest in a camera bag that is suited to all
climates along with a sturdy tripod. They will give you the protection you need.
Invest in specific add-ons to pieces that are vulnerable, like, for instance,
an expensive camera.
Use an air blower
Never leave any camera gear
pieces untouched after your shoot, as this brings disaster for them. Use an air
blower to take out any bits of snow that might have gone inside your camera
while taking a photograph. Never wipe the snow off the camera with a cloth or
your fingers, as this often melts the ice and permits the water to go inside
the gear piece.
You also need to take care
of yourself when outside in the snow
It is very important for
you as a photographer to keep yourself from freezing in the snow. Moreover, if
you are not careful, your brows or nose often catch your camera's metal frame,
causing frostbite. Keep this in mind. Before you go to a place to capture
winter photographs, know the area and the temperature well.
Evan Dombroski
concludes by
saying that you should be dressed properly when you are taking photographs
during the winter months. Make sure you have winter-ready clothes to capture
images, especially if you are outside in the snow.
The same also applies to
the shoes you wear. When you know the area well, you can invest in the right
shoes and clothes for the shoot. This, in turn, helps you take photographs
without tensions, knowing that you and your gear are protected well.