How to take portraits in the snow

This article was updated in November 2024 with contributions from expert photographers Dena Haines, James Maher, Hannele Luhtasela-el Showk, Peter West Carey,Paul Burwell, and Jaymes Dempsey.

Snow is stunningly beautiful, yet capturing gorgeous photos of snow can be surprisingly difficult.

If you simply head out on a snow photoshoot without proper preparation, you may run into autofocus and exposure issues (plus, the weather can lead to all sorts of gear failures).

Fortunately, I’ve been photographing snow for years, and I know how to handle each and every one of the common snow photography problems.

In this article, I share my absolute best tips for snow shots, including:

• The best snow photography settings
• The best time to head out for pictures in the snow
• How to keep your camera gear safe in the cold
• How to photograph falling snow for a beautiful, ethereal effect
• Magical snow picture ideas
• Much more!

So if you’re ready to learn how to take gorgeous photos in the snow, then let’s dive right in, starting with tip number one:

1.

Prepare before

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