Shooting in fog

The picture on foggy days is not too common , and yet can become great shots with this natural phenomenon. Obviously the photography lovers greatly appreciate the good lighting, and so when working outdoors tend to look for that light that highlights the colors and textures. However, we must not miss the unique opportunities that bad weather also gives us . If you have not taken pictures on foggy days, you'll find here some ideas that will allow you to start, given that conditions in these cases differ much from those days in the sun.
The reflections that slip through the fog can corrupt the measurement of light . In that case you will get underexposed images. You can circumvent this obstacle by giving a value of +1 or +2 exposure to the compensator. Experiment until you get the appropriate value.

Another way is to use manual exposure, but you should be aware that prolonged exposure can result in blurred pictures, because the fog tends to move . Obviously you can use this to your advantage if you want to create a mysterious atmosphere. In contrast, faster shutter speeds will give you clear and realistic images.

Photographing fog can reduce contrast and color saturation, resulting in images "washed out". This isuseful if you want to create a scene to convey feelings of isolation and sadness . However, if you want to add contrast to the image you can try to capture subjects at short distances and a source of clear light.


The fog light rays stands as it passes through. It can be a great way to give an artistic effect making extra. To emphasize these rays entering the camera must avoid capture directly opposite the light source. Rather capture is slightly out of the picture leaving the source.


You can emphasize the form of a subject if you use the fog in the background. In handling the exposure according to the fund will reduce your subject to a simple silhouette, if that's what you want.


Shooting with fog can be a great way to experiment with unusual techniques . Please consider these options and take the opportunity when presented.