Travel & Adventure Photography School

Winter is one of my favourite times to take photographs. The world looks magical all covered in snow, and there are some amazing things you can only photograph when it gets freezing cold. We understand that lots of people dislike being out when the snow is flying, but given the right preparation you can have a great time taking photographs in the cold and you can create some unique images.

So join us for this special two-part series that is all about Winter Photography. In part 1, we cover things that you need to have and think about before heading out to shoot in the snow. We cover the gear you should have with you, the clothing you should wear, and the type of carry system that works in winter. 

In this episode, we cover a number of things including:

• Three reasons winter photography is awesome

1. There are photographs you can only take when the temperature heads into the negatives
2. Snow changes the way common landscapes look, giving you new shots and new perspectives
3. There are very few other people out, take advantage of the quiet and stillness

• Things to look for in your bag/backpack
  • Made from a durable and weather-resistant material
  • Waterproof bottom
  • How is your gear accessed?
  • Enough space for extras beyond your camera kit
• The bags Robert uses:
  • Peak Design Everyday Messenger Bag and F-Stop Gear Loka UL
• What else should you bring?
  • Water/Food
  • Extra Layers
  • Microfibre Towel
  • Mini air-blower
  • Micro-spikes
  • Hiking Poles
  • Heat Packs
  • Large Plastic Bag
  • Dry-sack
• Clothing
  • Layer up on your clothes
  • Baselayer
    • Merino wool or synthetic equivalent to keep you warm
  • Mid-Layer
    • Jacket: synthetic down equivalent that stays warm when wet.
    • Pants: Water-resistant material that you can move in
  • Hard-Shell
    • Weatherproof (wind and waterproof)
    • Think Gortex or something similar
    • This goes over your mid-layer
  • Super warm outer shell to put on when you stop for a while
    • Big puffy down coats work great for their warmth to weight ratio
• Think of where you pack your electronics, as batteries die far faster in the cold

Links to some of the things talked about in this episode:

• Peak Design Everyday Messenger (this is version 2.0, Robert uses version 1.0)
• F-Stop Gear Loka UL
• Helly Hansen Odin - Robert's mid-layer jacket
• Kahtoola Microspikes

Enjoy the episode and look out for episode number 3, Winter Photography part 2, next week! 

Find all the show notes, connect with Robert, or book a session by following the links below.
Website: robertmasseyphotography.ca
Instagram: @robertmasseyphotography

Winter is one of my favourite times to take photographs. The world looks magical all covered in snow, and there are some amazing things you can only photograph when it gets freezing cold. We understand that lots of people dislike being out when the snow is flying, but given the right preparation you can have a great time taking photographs in the cold and you can create some unique images.

So join us for this special two-part series that is all about Winter Photography. In part 1, we cover things that you need to have and think about before heading out to shoot in the snow. We cover the gear you should have with you, the clothing you should wear, and the type of carry system that works in winter. 

In this episode, we cover a number of things including:

• Three reasons winter photography is awesome

1. There are photographs you can only take when the temperature heads into the negatives
2. Snow changes the way common landscapes look, giving you new shots and new perspectives
3. There are very few other people out, take advantage of the quiet and stillness

• Things to look for in your bag/backpack
  • Made from a durable and weather-resistant material
  • Waterproof bottom
  • How is your gear accessed?
  • Enough space for extras beyond your camera kit
• The bags Robert uses:
  • Peak Design Everyday Messenger Bag and F-Stop Gear Loka UL
• What else should you bring?
  • Water/Food
  • Extra Layers
  • Microfibre Towel
  • Mini air-blower
  • Micro-spikes
  • Hiking Poles
  • Heat Packs
  • Large Plastic Bag
  • Dry-sack
• Clothing
  • Layer up on your clothes
  • Baselayer
    • Merino wool or synthetic equivalent to keep you warm
  • Mid-Layer
    • Jacket: synthetic down equivalent that stays warm when wet.
    • Pants: Water-resistant material that you can move in
  • Hard-Shell
    • Weatherproof (wind and waterproof)
    • Think Gortex or something similar
    • This goes over your mid-layer
  • Super warm outer shell to put on when you stop for a while
    • Big puffy down coats work great for their warmth to weight ratio
• Think of where you pack your electronics, as batteries die far faster in the cold

Links to some of the things talked about in this episode:

• Peak Design Everyday Messenger (this is version 2.0, Robert uses version 1.0)
• F-Stop Gear Loka UL
• Helly Hansen Odin - Robert's mid-layer jacket
• Kahtoola Microspikes

Enjoy the episode and look out for episode number 3, Winter Photography part 2, next week! 

Welcome to the Travel & Adventure Photography School podcast episode #1! Thanks for taking the time to be here with us from the beginning. Today, we are here to talk about storytelling in your photography.
How can you help your photographs stand out in a crowded medium? 
One of the best ways to do this is to start using the elements of storytelling in your photography. A photograph with a story is much more likely to speak to people, then just one of a pretty location. 
But how do you start using storytelling in your photography?
We will discuss the five elements of storytelling, and how you can apply it to your photographic vision to create more engaging pieces.
The five elements we will discuss are:

1. premise
2. Subject
3. Style
4. Conflict
5. Narrative Arc/Plot

Integrating good storytelling is one of the greatest things you can do for your photography, so let's talk about it today!

Find all the show notes, connect with Robert, or book a session by following the links below.
Website: robertmasseyphotography.ca
Instagram: @robertmasseyphotography

Welcome to the Travel & Adventure Photography School podcast episode #1! Thanks for taking the time to be here with us from the beginning. Today, we are here to talk about storytelling in your photography.
How can you help your photographs stand out in a crowded medium? 
One of the best ways to do this is to start using the elements of storytelling in your photography. A photograph with a story is much more likely to speak to people, then just one of a pretty location. 
But how do you start using storytelling in your photography?
We will discuss the five elements of storytelling, and how you can apply it to your photographic vision to create more engaging pieces.
The five elements we will discuss are:

1. premise
2. Subject
3. Style
4. Conflict
5. Narrative Arc/Plot

Integrating good storytelling is one of the greatest things you can do for your photography, so let's talk about it today!