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Shooting outdoors in the heat humidity...
LizzyB wrote: The mosquitoes are biting in northern Michigan also because of all the rain. Jun 19 14 03:53 am Link I thrive of it. When it's 97, very humid, with no wind at all I call it paradise. Jul 01 14 08:06 pm Link 90 degrees. That is January in Texas. And can't hang with New Orleans weather. A/C has made Americans soft  Unless someone is being paid, you should only be shooting early in the morning or in the evening. Jul 01 14 08:27 pm Link the heat and humidity is bad enough trying to get good comps of a model...outdoor weddings in June and July and make all those people happy? Earn your money. Jul 01 14 08:44 pm Link This thread really strikes home for me, and I've seen some really good, common sense advice. Most of it should be self evident, but it's surprising how many of us forget to take the right steps. Me, for instance, since I figure that living down here makes me somehow immune to the problems. I had heat problems working on a lawnmower recently, and it could have turned bad in a hurry if I hadn't gotten under cover quickly. My habit is, that when I start really feeling it, we take a break. This is working on the assumption that I'm not nearly as tough as the model; if I take a break, the model might not need it, but it can't hurt, either. Hydration is primary, but the advice someone gave about not shooting at the hottest part of the day is important in two ways: morning and late afternoon are not only cooler, but they offer the best light you're going to get, as well. Or wait till October, which it appears I might be doing this year. I had a model booked for today, but she had to cancel, and I really, really, really didn't mind, especially when I thought about dealing with the heat after a weekend working outdoors. Jul 08 14 07:28 pm Link It was 111*F here yesterday and humid!! When it's like that, I don't go out and take pictures. Jul 08 14 07:45 pm Link I don't have any advice, but, when it is like that, you either don't shoot, or suffer ! I live in Southern California, and, in August it can be brutal when you are inland. I shot with a woman when it was like that, and it was one of the most miserable experiences of my life. I live in Escondido, about 20 miles from the ocean, and we shot near my house, it was extremely hot and humid, with thunder clouds all around us. It was a very sweaty shoot, The model, who came from Britain, didn't seem to mind it !!! -Don Jul 08 14 08:13 pm Link Don Garrett wrote: I know, but I love to shoot 😎. As it turns out, the images came out better than I expected...and are currently the newest images in my port. Now I'm off to find some more of you photographer peoples willing to work with me. Jul 08 14 08:19 pm Link Best solution! Braid bar tried it and it rocked and hair looked awesome! Mine drips sweat when it's too hot Bc it's so straight.Jul 08 14 08:25 pm Link lynne g wrote: I can tell you from my own experience (I've had long hair for a couple of decades at this point) that you will hate your long hair with a burning purple passion if your braid winds up saturated with sweat. Which will happen in our lovely Mid-Atlantic climate... Jul 08 14 09:00 pm Link I don't do terribly well in the heat at all, but I've found it helps that if you're going to apply sunscreen, apply it well before you'll be outside so it has time to soak in (which also helps cut down on the greasy skin affect). Bring plenty of extra water with you and maybe freeze one the night before so you have some to drink right away and one that will be nice and cold by the time you're ready to drink it. As for make-up, I have two products that I started using, and while it doesn't keep the make-up in place 100%, I was running around in the heat for about 5 hours for a video project and my make-up was more or less still in place. Definitely use lip liner and a primer if you'll be wearing lipstick, and if you wear cheap lipstick it will feather like nobody's business. I also use benefit's "Stay Flawless" 15-hour primer before applying make-up and then once finished spritz Urban Decay's "De Slick" oil control setting spray. With these two products, I am usually able to keep my make-up to stay where I want it. Good luck! Jul 10 14 01:11 pm Link |
