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1<br />
The<br />
seasonalphotoskills<br />
right kit<br />
For the best chance of success you<br />
need to look, feel and dress the part<br />
Donning the trendiest outdoor clothing won’t elevate your<br />
photography, however it does pay to invest in some practical<br />
outdoor garments. The right clothing will protect you against<br />
the elements and enable you to shoot for longer in comfort.<br />
Summer isn’t always sunny, so think about dressing for wet and<br />
stormy weather, as well as heat and humidity. Whatever your<br />
budget, opt for versatile, water-resistant and lightweight clothes.<br />
Look at how well ventilated they are and whether they can be<br />
packed away in a camera bag. Pockets are a great asset too,<br />
providing easy access to filters, cards and smaller lenses.<br />
Bright<br />
& sunny<br />
01<br />
A standard baseball<br />
hat will keep the sun off<br />
your head at midday.<br />
02<br />
A good waistcoat or<br />
gilet will protect you<br />
from sun and wind, and<br />
provides easy access<br />
to kit. This Páramo<br />
Halcon Waistcoat is<br />
ideal for warm weather<br />
shooting, and has 12<br />
pockets to stash stuff.<br />
03<br />
Base layers should be<br />
stretchy, fast-drying<br />
and lightweight.<br />
Opt for breathable<br />
materials, such as<br />
cotton, or technical<br />
fabrics with sweatwicking<br />
properties.<br />
04<br />
Bottoms should help<br />
you stay cool but<br />
provide protection<br />
from UV and insects.<br />
These Atca trousers<br />
can be worn cropped<br />
or full length.<br />
03<br />
02<br />
01<br />
04<br />
Camera kit<br />
05<br />
06<br />
The equipment you’ll<br />
need to get started<br />
• Canon DSLR<br />
• Wide-angle lens<br />
• Comfortable bag<br />
• Waterproof bag cover<br />
• Sturdy tripod<br />
Handy extras<br />
• UV filter<br />
• Polarizing filter<br />
• Lens cloth<br />
Dark &<br />
stormy<br />
05<br />
You might want a<br />
warm hat for early<br />
morning shoots,<br />
or to give protection<br />
in strong winds.<br />
06<br />
There’s no point in<br />
keeping kit dry if you’re<br />
so wet and miserable<br />
you can’t concentrate.<br />
A waterproof jacket<br />
or coat is essential<br />
for rainy conditions.<br />
This Páramo Velez<br />
Adventure Light<br />
Smock is waterproof<br />
and breathable in<br />
humid weather, but<br />
only weighs 575g.<br />
Some companies,<br />
such as Páramo<br />
(www.paramoclothing.com),<br />
design<br />
outdoor garments<br />
specifically with<br />
photographers in<br />
mind. They’re often<br />
worth paying a bit<br />
more for, as they’ll<br />
last you for years<br />
and make shoots<br />
more comfortable.<br />
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