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Dressing smart and preparing your kit is the first important step for winter imagery
Working in winter conditions presents all kinds of unique challenges, so preparation is key. Not only must you think about protecting yourself from the harsher conditions, but you must also think about protecting your often-expensive camera equipment. Remember that your camera’s flash hotshoe is a weak point, and as such must be protected from the ingress of any moisture. A decent lens cover can also be a useful addition, but try to ensure that it isn’t made out of noisy material, and that it isn’t loose-fitting –otherwise it could flap about in strong winds. Importantly, though, it must be thin enough to still enable you to operate the lens functions intuitively.