Shooting on Snow

I was doing a footage search for a client yesterday and came across this gem in the archives. On a sunny day, I loved nothing more than shooting on snow. On the sleety days where I made up rules for how long I'd go without feeling my feet before heading inside or calculated the body mass to surface area ratio to determine how much more likely I was to become hypothermic than the big guys I worked with ... that was what they call "level 2" fun. The kind that builds camaraderie and leaves you with great stories and a sense of accomplishment.

Today the cameras are smaller, lighter, cheaper, more versatile and best of all take better pictures, but the basics are unchanged.

• Always think 5 steps ahead.
• Good composition.
• Good storytelling.
• Good rapport.
• Good technique for managing weather and protecting equipment.
• First and foremost do everything you need to do to take care of yourself (warmth, nutrition, hydration) so you are a contributing member of the team, not an additional challenge.

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