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Grey, at days
I make the best of the
grey, dull days by heading
towards the coast for
some long-exposure
photography. I aim to
capture interesting
subjects, such as
lighthouses, buoys or even
just patterns in the sand.
It totally depends on my
location as to what kind of
long-exposure shots I
capture. It can vary from
really long minimal
exposures or even
handheld intentional
camera movement (ICM)
photography. I typically
use a 24-70mm lens and
a shutter speed of 1/3sec
and move the camera
level along the horizon,
either to the right or to the
left depending on the
subjects to achieve a
certain effect.Shower caps
These are a cheap and
effective way of protecting
your equipment when a brief
shower passes over and you
don’t have time to pack
everything away.Waterproof rain
cover
This is a great accessory
that offers your kit and bag
extra protection from the
elements. It can pack down
small and be stored in a
pocket in your camera bag
when it’s not required.BEST KIT
Be reactive
When I’m at or even
travelling to a
location, I always have the
camera to hand. With
stormy weather, there are
often only eeting
moments that can offer
epic photographic
opportunities, so you need
to be ready to capture it in
an instant.Weather forecast
It’s not all about being lucky, there is a lot you
can do to have the odds on your side when
getting out in bad weather and capturing successful
photos. Use an array of weather apps on your phone to
gather as much info as you can about what the weather
might do at different points throughout the day. I tend
to use Sat24, Met Of ce and the BBC weather apps
and nd windows with the most positive forecast, so
that I know when to attempt a trip out in the hope of
capturing something great.Stay dry
Having a good waterproof
cover for your backpack is
important for obvious
reasons. Carry some
spare socks too. The
luxury of having a dry pair
of socks to pop on after a
soggy shoot is massive
peace of mind to me.
Another little piece of
equipment I have used in
some situations is a bath
cap; it’s the perfect size to
cover your camera and
lens when a squall of rain
or snow passes over. If my
kit does get a little damp,
I will keep it in my camera
bag for a few hours after
getting home before
opening it, so the gear can
acclimatise to the
temperature of the house.
A little while later, I will
place my kit on a shelf
near a radiator. This action
will prevent the camera
condensing any moisture
inside the camera or lens.