What do you do come June/July/August?

[the_snude]

For those of you who are weekend warriors, what are you doing when the weather gets unbearable outside?

I am currently trying to shoot every weekend, and am cramming in the outside shoots before those months come rollin' around. What do you do when it gets to 100+ outisde?

[JohnT]

Early morning or late evening would be my suggestion. During the day, maybe try to find someplace nice inside.

[toverman]

Find some nice shade and have cold drinks (water in most cases) on hand. And don't take forever to get some good images when it's so stinkin' hot!

[RubenZamora]

I usually shoot always around sunrise and sunset.

[KdLaneJr]

Wear a cool hat, drink plenty of fluids and SWEAT!

[Jim Victory]

If complaining about heavy lenses wasn't enough now people are complaining about it being hot outside.

I shoot wildlife, outside, in all weather conditions, including the heat of summer. I also carry a large lens and series 1 camera mounted on a large tripod with a Gimbal head on long hikes in the heat.

If I want to shoot wildlife then I have to shoot in these conditions. I just can't understand why anyone would let the heat of summer prevent them from shooting any subject. Just like I can't understand those complaining about a lens being too heavy to use.

If you can't handle the heat then stay inside or go to a museum.

[snidow]

Originally Posted by Jim Victory

If complaining about heavy lenses wasn't enough now people are complaining about it being hot outside.

I shoot wildlife, outside, in all weather conditions, including the heat of summer. I also carry a large lens and series 1 camera mounted on a large tripod with a Gimbal head on long hikes in the heat.

If I want to shoot wildlife then I have to shoot in these conditions. I just can't understand why anyone would let the heat of summer prevent them from shooting any subject. Just like I can't understand those complaining about a lens being too heavy to use.

If you can't handle the heat then stay inside or go to a museum.

Ditto, I shoot no matter the weather.

[Gordon]

I just get on with it.

I wear shorts, sunscreen and a hat and sweat a lot. Lowepro make a bag attachment that holds a water bottle. It doesn't get that hot in Texas.

The biggest problem I have is cold lenses that have been in the AC fogging up when they hit the outdoor air. Like shooting in the snow but in reverse.

The other option is to find somewhere cool to shoot from.

[Junderwood]

Originally Posted by Jim Victory

If complaining about heavy lenses wasn't enough now people are complaining about it being hot outside.

I shoot wildlife, outside, in all weather conditions, including the heat of summer. I also carry a large lens and series 1 camera mounted on a large tripod with a Gimbal head on long hikes in the heat.

If I want to shoot wildlife then I have to shoot in these conditions. I just can't understand why anyone would let the heat of summer prevent them from shooting any subject. Just like I can't understand those complaining about a lens being too heavy to use.

If you can't handle the heat then stay inside or go to a museum.

Amen and Amen,

If you want the shot, pay the toll....if not, sit on the porch want watch the world go by.

[bondarnes]

Originally Posted by Gordon

The biggest problem I have is cold lenses that have been in the AC fogging up when they hit the outdoor air. Like shooting in the snow but in reverse.

I keep an old hair dryer near the door out of the camera room. About a thirty second blast of that and problem solved.

[JohnT]

Originally Posted by Gordon

It doesn't get that hot in Texas.

Since when? LOL I've lived here all my life and still have issues with the heat on 100+ days, especially when the humidity is up.

[carrbowl]

It's the reverse of those up north...they stay inside in the winter because it's cold...we stay inside in the summer because it is too hot....good time to play with studio lights

[dbphotos]

Yep, I shoot at 100+ degrees or 0 degrees. 100 degrees on the pavement means you need to bring change of shirts.

[Bill]

You learn to how to shoot in the heat. Some subjects demand summer shooting. Certain wildflowers, outdoor events, swimming pools, 4th of July, alot of lake activities.

You can't shoot heat waves without heat.

Start by acclimating, going outside now so you get used to the conditions as they change. Otherwise, you die.



Learn how to deal with heat, remembering that it could be 95 degrees at 10pm. Plenty of water, protection from sun. Know that mosquitoes are particularly hungry in the late afternoon and early evening. Yes, the Golden Hour is snack time.

Find the shade. Any shade. Like from a telephone pole, even.

Learn how to shoot high contrast scenes and also how to lower that contrast. Pix have been known to be taken during the middle of the day. If you work during the day, you will still have hours of daylight available afterwards.

Learn how to use a polarizer for incredibly saturated shots. One benefit of those sunny days. You will overdo it, but everybody does.

A wet bandanna on your head, covered by well ventilated hat, for evaporative cooling. Keeps the brain sane enough for you to dial 911, if need be.

Plenty of water for drinking and the occasional shirt soak.

There's more for another time. Equipment issues. Keeping sweat out of the viewfinder. Making dust part of the picture so you don't worry as much about it being on your sensor cover.

[J Eddington]

I refuse to let weather stop me from shooting. Sometimes I don't last as long as others! Sunday I did a shoot in Chicago with the frozen lake as a backdrop. It was 18 degrees out with wind blowing off the lake. We only lasted about an hour but I had my coat on, the bride, just a skimpy strapless dress!!! What a trouper!
If I let the weather stop me shooting then why bother at all. I will miss way to much that life has to offer.