Kas Stone is a professional photographer based in Nova Scotia, where she finds plenty of inspiration in the wild coastal scenery and moody weather right outside her door – especially in wintertime! Her portfolio includes an extensive list of presentations, exhibitions and publications, with several books and feature articles in Canadian and U.K. magazines.

Winter presents some unique photographic challenges, but it can reward you with uniquely inspiring images too. This presentation celebrates the distinctive features of winter light and offers practical advice about gear and shooting/processing techniques in winter conditions. It will inspire to you explore your personal feelings about the season – love it or hate it – and get outside to make some winter magic with your camera.

Topics include:

• The nature of winter light and how it effects your images
• How to manage winter exposure, white balance and focus challenges
• How to protect your gear in winter conditions
• How to use shutter speed to showcase wintry weather
• Subject matter, aesthetics and style in winter photography

Take-home notes will be provided for handy reference