Shoot Cold: Pro Techniques for Exploring the Bold World of Winter Photography

by Joseph Classen (Photographer)

The winter landscape is a relatively untapped photographic subject for most photographers. As renowned nature photographer Joseph Classen proves, though, if you venture out, you’re sure to discover a remarkable array of photo opportunities. You’ll learn to recognize the obvious and overlooked subjects, both big and small, and to capitalize on what Mother Nature provides. In this beautifully illustrated book, you’ll discover intelligent approaches to preparing for each wintry photo outing and employing the best techniques for capturing subjects in all genres of winter photography—from nature and wildlife photography, to night and astrophotography, to urban, industrial, holiday photography, action and adventure, and more. Classen will also provide great tips for winterizing your camera gear—and keeping your body safe in the most bitter climes. As you make your way through the book, you’ll gain a new appreciation for winter photography and will even begin to look forward to “shooting cold.”

Genres: Photography

128 pages, Paperback

Published September 13, 2016

About the author

Joseph Classen has connected with audiences throughout the world by means of his numerous books and magazine articles on topics including outdoor skills, nature & wildlife photography, and Christian spirituality. He was the host of a nationally syndicated outdoors-themed radio show for several years, is currently involved in a variety of freelance media projects and is a member of the Professional Outdoor Media Association. Joseph has worked with some of the top conservation biologists in the world and his photography and writing have been featured by prestigious organizations such as National Geographic and Smithsonian. Along with his media work, he is also an experienced Alaskan wilderness guide and consultant, specializing in nature & wildlife photography, fishing, hunting, and outdoor adventure. To see and learn more, please visit Wild Revelation Outdoors at www.wildrevelation.com

Reviews

[Steven · Rating 2 out of 5]

Winter is my favorite time of year so I was really looking forward to reading and learning from this book, but the truth is it is very hard just to get through the first few chapters, the guy is king of the cliche's making one back cliche after another through the few chapters I could manage. He also was stroking his own ego the entire time. I saw nothign new that I did not already know, though I admit I could not finish it because of the writing "style" if you can call it style at all. I am only 4 or 5 years into photography but most of what I saw in the book was just basic logic, like wear a extra layer in Winter weather and keep batteries inside you coat and be sure to wear a warm hat as you lose most of your body heat through your head. Just really basic stuff. I am going to try to make another push through the book because it is November 2024 but I just don't know if I can deal with this guy.

[Mark Davidson · Rating 1 out of 5]

As I’m getting ready for a long COVID-19 winter in the northern hemisphere I thought I’d read this book in order to learn some new photography techniques. I managed to plow through this poorly organized book in record time as there was little new to read and what there was was illustrated by a serious of badly composed photos.

Thank heavens for public libraries which stop us from having to buy books like this.