If you want to get a feel for what we are up to at Austin Vivid Photography feel free to pop on over to our Instagram or Facebook page. We’d love to see you there!
I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me, they are the role model for being alive.
– Gilda Radner
“The more civilized man becomes, the more he needs and craves a great background of forest wildness, to which he may return like a contrite prodigal from the husks of an artificial life.”
– Ellen Burns Sherman
At Austin Vivid Photography we love creating content to help you get your job done. Whether it’s commercial photography or your own personal project you need photographic help with we would love to be your go to people. We always bring passion to each project we’re a part of. Along with that the know how of how to make your idea a reality. Don’t hesitate to contact us if there’s anyway we can be of service to you and your next project. We’re always happy to help.
“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.”
― Lao Tzu
We love helping capture the strength and courage of couples! There’s something just magical about being in front of an emotion that powerful.
Wether it’s new love or old, please reach out to us to help capture you and your love being you.
At Austin Vivid Photography we love capturing what you’re passionate about.
Contact us to see how we can help with all of your photography needs.
Need a new headshot? You’ve come to the right place! Contact us today to see just how easy it is to get the head shot you’re looking for.
In honor of this cold weather that’s swept the nation I wanted to share a few tips on shooting in cold weather.
• Batteries- Simply put, they drain faster in cold weather than in warm weather. The modern lithium-ion batteries do a pretty good job unless it’s extremely cold. In that case they can can be reduced to 50% or more. A great way to keep them from draining so fast is to keep them warm in your pockets while you’re out shooting or over night in your sleeping bag with you. Keep this in mind if your using an external flash. Those batteries need to stay warm too. It never hurts to have a couple of back ups to help compensate for the extra drain on your batteries.
• Pick up a pack of hand warmers. I never used these until I moved down to Austin, Texas which is strange since I used to live in the northeast. I guess the warm weather down here has made me a bit of a wimp when it comes to cooler temps. Anyways, when your out shooting in the cold for more than 6 hours at a time the warmers make a big difference in my comfort. Of course your hands are out on your camera most of the time but when your moving around in between shots it’s nice to get your hands warmed up in your pockets if even for a moment.
• Lens Fogging – If your shooting in the cold you’ll face your lens fogging up with condensation at some point or another. Essentially condensation is water forming on surfaces that are significantly colder or warmer than the air surrounding it. So this means that if your camera goes into a cold air area and the camera is warmer than the dew point, condensation can form. The opposite is also true. So this typically happens to me from being in a warm car on the way to the shoot and then hoping out of the car on a crazy cold day. What I do to combat this from making me wait around until my lens stops fogging up is take my camera out of my bag and toss it around my neck right away. That way it has a chance to start coming to temperature while I’m getting to the location I am going to be shooting at. I also keep my camera in the coldest part of my vehicle which for me is in the back. If I had a trunk that would be where it would be. I also arrive at my shoots with plenty of time to spare so my vehicle is pretty cool by the time I’m getting out. That’s one of the many advantages to being punctual. The next little tip is also very helpful for this condensation issue.
• Condensation/Lens Fogging- After shooting in the cold you’re not going to want to take your camera straight into a warm building or tent. You’re going to want to give it some time to acclimatize to the warmer interior. While you’re still out in the cold seal your camera in an airtight bag before taking it in. This way, any condensation will form on the bag instead of the camera as the air and camera gradually equalize to the new environment. It’s also a good idea to keep it in the coolest part of the building you’re going into like by a window or even better if there’s a vestibule. Two hours should be plenty of time for your gear to warm up gradually. Don’t forget to take your camera cards out of the body before you place it in the bag if you need to upload them right away.
I hope some of these tips are helpful. In the meantime I’ll be dreaming of warmer weather.
If you want to see what else we’re up to please pop over and “Like” our Facebook page. Yeh, we still get stoked anytime we get a like or comment over there.
Austin Vivid Photography loves creating images that are uniquely you.
Sessions with Austin Vivid Photography are fun and easy breezy.
We use your input to come up with a setting that works for you. There is something for everyone in and around this city.
Just drop me a line through the Contact and let’s come up with something that works for your style and needs. There’s never any pressure so there’s no reason to delay getting in touch today.
austin vivid photography 