The weather here in the UK is worse than terrible at the moment, and I can't really do much on the practical side of photography. So as a result, I thought it would be of benefit to make a post about things to do while the weather is bad.
1. Clean Cameras
Get all your cameras out and give them a good old clean! They've been sitting in the dark damp and dust of your room for the last few weeks, so its about time that you gave them a little bit of attention.Clean off any dust, check the lens for dirt and check the insides for any unwantedness. You'll be surprised what you find in there!
2. Gear Check
Check over all your gear. Did you lend a camera to a friend and not get it back? Did you leave something at your grandparents house? You never know when you might need your gear, so regular checks ensure its always in the right place.3. Scan All Images
Take some time to scan all those prints/negatives that you have lying around. Share them on your blogs and Facebook accounts and get some feedback. Its not like you have much else to do!4. Sort Photos Out
Go through all your photos and sort them out properly. Check that all the negatives and prints match up, and if not find where they have got to.Arrange them neatly so they can be gotten hold of easily. People ask me for prints a lot, so I need to know where they are!
5. Update/Read Photography and Holga Blogs
Take some time out to read some blogs or maintain your own. Remember that post you left unfinished? Well now is the time to get it done. Read Holga blogs and get inspiration for the next time the weather lets you go out and shoot!6. Stock Up
Check that you have plenty of film and developing chemicals. If not head over to your favourite photography websites and purchase them. You need to be stocked up at all times...just in case!7. Brave It
Your last option is to just brave the elements. Get your best waterproof gear out and show mother nature that you don't care what she throws at you!If you have any more tips then please leave them in a comment below. Remember the subject and post something that will help the community of readers!
Thanks for reading!
Labels: Cleaning, Dusting, Sharing, Stocking, Tips, Weather
Durkin is a keen blogger and toy camera enthusiast from the UK that has been shooting for around four years. His main subject interests include Architecture, automation and nature.
