With winter around the corner I plan to be out taking photos even on cold snowy days (which I’ve done before) but I’ve always been ill-prepared not taking the cold weather seriously enough. My camera is more than capable of handling the weather but I’d love for some advice on accessories either clothing or camera related that can help extend outdoor sessions and make for a more comfortable experience.
Spend the extra money for good outdoor clothes. If you are cold you will be miserable and won’t be able to concentrate on photography.
Regarding the cold, photographers are in a bit of a quandry. While you are hiking, snowshoeing, sking to your spot you are generating heat so you don’t need as much warm clothing. But once you stop moving you get cold very fast.
So you’ll need layers and will want layers on everything. Tops, bottoms, head, feet, hands. E.g. mittens over a lighter weight glove. Hat plus hood on a parka and maybe scarf. Control your heat and try not to break into a sweat when exerting yourself. You may need eye protection if the wind picks up.
The normal clothes you might wear in winter is nowhere near enough once you stop moving. It will feel much much colder after you’ve been standing around doing nothing. If it’s 0C outside I might dress like it’s -20C for photography