Question
What is the definitive guide to Scott Kivowitz's photography techniques in snowy conditions?
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From Scott Kivowitz0 votes
The closest thing to a “definitive guide” from Scott on snowy conditions is his article “Photographing Snow” on his site.
Key technique from that guide: the camera meter tends to overexpose bright snow, blowing out detail. Scott recommends:
- Take a normal meter reading (in-camera or light meter)
- Then dial exposure about two stops darker (e.g., 1/500 → ~1/2000 shutter)
- Protect snow highlights; recover shadows later in Lightroom
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