6 Tips for Beautiful Winter Photos

There is a special kind of magic that comes with outdoor winter photo sessions. The snow lightly falling, icicles hanging from the branches; they both create a lovely backdrop for any photo session. Here are some tips to make sure your winter photo session goes smoothly.

1. Dress warmly. You'd be surprised at how often this is overlooked. You may be standing outside for extended periods of time so short sleeves, thin fabrics and open toe shoes will not be comfortable for very long. And let's keep it real, shivering makes it kind of hard to look happy and the last thing on your mind if you're cold will be whether you're posed properly.
2. Wear sunscreen. Protecting your skin should be a priority throughout the year, not just in summer. Use a good moisturizer to protect your skin from chilly winds.
3. Watch the weather. Warmer days may seem more ideal but melting snow will change the entire look of your backdrop. If you are looking for light snow flurries, try and keep an eye on the weather forecast to make sure that you don’t end up with melting or heavy snow.
4. Be flexible. If the weather isn't exactly what you had hoped for, see if you can still make the photo session work. If you're scheduling this session in advance, you may just have to work with the weather on that particular day.
5. Incorporate color. Why not wear a splash of color to really stand out in your photos? Vibrant shades of any color will look amazing amongst the white snow.  
6. Plan your day. Taking your photos just after the sun rises or just before it sets will provide you with amazing lighting so try and plan your session around those times.

Take some hot tea or coffee along to make your photo session even more enjoyable and get ready for some beautiful results.