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September 26, 2024 17 Comments
Our collection of Photography Gloves is carefully designed to include a glove solution for every winter condition, allowing you to continue shooting all winter long.
With all the options, from Style, to Functionality, to Warmth, we are here to assist you in choosing the best photography gloves for your winter photography.
When choosing the best gloves for your winter photography you need to consider these Three factors:
WHERE ARE YOU GOING?
This is the obvious. Will you be in Arctic or in the UK? All of our gloves come with a general season rating (Arctic winter, Deep winter, Mid-winter, Mild winter, and Light winter), so start by selecting a winter rating depending on where you will be. Consider wind chill and humidity too, how cold will it feel?
Does your photography require you to sit still for long periods of time e.g. waiting for the light with landscape photography, or are you actively running or moving in order to get your shot?
This is the less obvious factor, which is often overlooked. Think about how much clothing you will need to wear. If you need many layers for your body, you probably need to layer up your gloves too. And vice versa; if you are going to be very active and taking off layers, perhaps you don't need a heavy duty glove.
We all have different tolerances to the warm and cold. Some people get cold faster and feel colder in warmer temperatures. Do you live in Florida and travelling to Iceland? You may be more susceptible to the cold than someone who lives in Northern Europe.
Combined, these three factors will determine more than anything which gloves are going to be the best for you.
You may find that you chose a Mid-winter glove to start with, and by asking the next 2 questions you have moved to a Deep winter glove.
From here you can move onto the options within that Winter Rating.
Or, you can Take our Glove Quiz and receive a personalized recommendation:
ARCTIC WINTER:
Alta Arctic Mitt: For when you really need that extra layer. If you are wearing 4-5 layers on your body (i.e multiple jackets) you are most likely needing to wear multiple layers on your hands as well. This is for the Arctic and extreme cold weather climates. (Note: The Alta Arctic mitt is designed to be combined with another glove model)
DEEP WINTER:
Tinden, Hatchet and Skadi LRS Mitt: Deep winter gloves. Use these when you have to handle snow and/or are shooting in colder environments.
MID WINTER:
Markhof Pro V3: Our "everyday glove", a great choice for most winter days. The Markhof V3 can be used from the streets to the peaks with great dexterity. It's also offered in slim sizes to fit smaller hands.
MILD WINTER:
Milford, Djuke & Urbex: Designed for Mild Winter and Touch Screen Compatible, the Milford is built for windy and wet environments, featuring 3 FlipTech fingers and offering a vegan glove option. The Djuke is crafted for the urban street photographer who values both style and enhanced warmth, featuring improved touchscreen compatibility and a sleek design. The Urbex, also designed for street photographers, focuses on classic style and essential functionality.
LIGHT WINTER:
Power Stretch Pro Liner: Durable and warm liner made from Blue Sign Certified materials. Great for light winter or as a base layer so you can add some extra warmth and get that versatility. Touch screen compatible.
Alrighty, let's go through our Photography Gloves one by one and outline our recommendation for best use.
Let’s start with our warmest gloves first.
THE GLOVE FOR YOUR GLOVES
Rating: Arctic Winter
Use: Taken from our days mushing dogs in the Arctic, this glove will keep you warm in the coldest, darkest of days. Just like you’d layer up with a puffy jacket for your upper body, the Alta is meant to be used in the same way. An extra down coat layer for whatever glove you’re already wearing. Wear the Alta Mits over your gloves and when you’re ready to shoot, unzip the palm to free your fingers or simply drop the gloves which will hang suspended on our included harness.
Materials: Like a sleeping bag for your hand, a fluffy Polartec Fleece and 2x 5oz insulation layer keeps the cold out and the warm in. With DWR Goat leather and DWR twill with a laminated membrane, this glove gives excellent wind protection and insulation. The glove features a FlipTech Mitt Cap opening to expose your inner glove and gain access to your dials, with a weatherproof Vallerret zipper. This glove also includes a Gauntlet Over Cuff, Wrist Strap, Carabiner, and a Glove Harness all to aid with the ease of getting those arctic shots.
Fit/Sizing: The Alta Arctic Mitt is meant to fit over all of our Vallerret Photography Gloves, which are sold separately. This glove is offered in XS - S - M - L - XL.
FOR THE DEEP WINTER DAYS
Rating: Deep Winter
Use: The Tinden is a heavy-duty glove, and one of our warmest glove alternatives, providing extra protection against the elements when the temperatures drop down. A great glove choice for a trip to Iceland or if you plan to spend a lot of time in the snow. “Tinden” is one of the many names for a peak in Norwegian, and just like the namesake, The Tinden photography glove will get you to the top of your winter photography during the darkest and coldest days of the season.
Materials: The Tinden features an inner combination of Primaloft insulation and a 100% Merino wool lining, DWR fabrics with a laminated membrane, and a gauntlet under-cuff keeping your wrists warm and looking tidy as it fits under your jacket cuff. A combination of Goat's Leather and 2 Ply Twill creates a durable & water-resistant shell with excellent wind protection. With Primaloft Gold insulation, there is a 260gsm insulation layer on the back of the hand and 170gsm on the palm, ensuring toasty warm digits. Also, there is a true suede wipe - a soft suede cloth on the back of the thumb for the emergency lens wipe. Plus, a pocket for your SD-Card or hand warmer with a Tripod Key.
Sizing/Fit: The Tinden is bulkier than our Markhof Pro V3 and W’s Nordic but is still a relatively tight-fitting glove. It has an ergonomic fit - a pre-curved glove to ensure a great fit and camera control. With overlapping FlipTech finger caps, you’re ready to shoot in seconds. Wear it on its own or pair it with a liner for those super cold days. This glove is offered in sizes XS - S - M - L - XL - XXL.
WHEN YOU ARE HEADED INTO THE WILD
Use: Warm. Tough. Robust. This glove is giving you the durability you need when your photography takes you into the wilderness, off the beaten trail. Whether scrambling through the bush, building the campfire or capturing the scenery, the hatchet is your trusted tough and reliable tool to get the job done.
Materials: Full leather photography glove, with 100% Merino Wool Inner, nature’s best weapon against the cold, ensures a fitted and warm glove optimized for photography. Primaloft Gold insulation, with a 133gsm insulation layer on the back of the hand and grip control insulation on the palm, ensures toasty warm digits. Also, DWR Goat Leather, genuine goat leather treated with a durable water-repellant, resists water and provides tough protection during your winter adventures. Last but not least, there is a True Suede Wipe - a soft suede cloth on the back of the thumb for the emergency wipe.
Sizing/Fit: The Hatchet is bulkier than our Markhof Pro V3 and W’s Nordic but is still a relatively tight fitting glove. An extended Jersey Cuff keeps your wrist warm, and the ability to Slip on and slip off with ease. With overlapping Flip-Tech finger caps, you’re ready to shoot in seconds. When it comes to magnets, you can keep the Flip-Tech open and out of the way, increasing your access to your camera. The Hatchet has an ergonomic fit. It's a pre-curved glove to ensure a great fit and camera control.
The Hatchet is available in sizes XS - S - M - L - XL - XXL (Tan colour is available in S-XL).
FOR ULTIMATE VERSATILITY 2-in-1 MITT & LINER
Rating: Mid-Deep Winter conditions
Use: This glove provides ultimate versatility for winter photographers. The zip on the side allows you to easily free one or four fingers to ensure complete camera usability. Built to fit the needs of team shoot Lukas Riedl who dedicates days on end to filming in cold conditions. Lukas was seeking the best photography gloves for winter allowing for ultimate versatility to ensure he could roll the film even on the coldest days. Wear it as a mitt for warmer days or pair it with the included Power Stretch Pro Liner for cold days.
FOR YOUR EVERYDAY WINTER PHOTOGRAPHY
Rating: Mid-Winter
Use: From the streets to the peaks, The Markhof Pro V3 is your versatile “take everywhere” functional and stylish glove. The Markhof Pro V3 is a great choice for most winter days and that's why we call it our "everyday glove". It has that perfect Mid-weight thickness: Thick enough to protect you from the elements on most winter days yet thin enough to keep dexterity and a great feel with your camera.
Materials: The Markhof Pro V3 features a 100% Merino Wool Liner, nature’s best weapon against the cold, that ensures a fitted and warm glove optimized for photography. A combination of DWR fabrics with a laminated membrane and genuine Goat leather, resist water and provides excellent protection against the elements. A Thinsulate mid-layer adds that extra warmth to battle Mid-Winter temperatures. Handy storage pocket to use for spare SD card, a hand warmer or microfibre cloth and comes embedded with a handy tripod key. Also, there is a true suede soft cloth on the back of the thumb for the emergency wipe.
Fit/Sizing: Like the previous version, this glove is designed to fit snuggly to maximize camera usability. It's a warm and fitted glove with an excellent camera feel. However, it can still fit a merino liner underneath for added warmth. This glove features our FlipTech caps and magnets of the index fingers and thumbs to allow easy camera access. Our uniquely printed Super grippy palm print, provides stress-free camera control. An extended cuff keeping your wrist warm, with the ability to Slip-on and slip off with ease.
The Markof Pro V3 comes in sizes XS slim - XS - S slim - S - M - L - XL - XXL
FOR THE MILD, WINDY & WET DAYS
Rating: Mild-Winter
Use: This glove is suited for those wet and windy winter conditions. Especially, when the weather turns stormy, or the precipitation is less than frozen.
Materials: Polartec® Windbloc® Fleece provides maximum weather protection from wind, water, and cold conditions. Polartec’s unique polyurethane membrane holds strong against the harshest elements, while still allowing moisture vapor to permeate outside. In addition to that, there is a 10K Ripstop Shell, tucked away in the pocket of the Milford fleece glove, so you can slip on the rain cover for extra protection.
Fit/Sizing: The Milford is a unisex glove and is designed to fit close to the hand to maximize camera usability. There's conductive PU on thumbs and index fingers on both hands for that easy-to-use touch screen capability. Also, flip-caps on the Thumb, Index and Middle finger (for the first time ever), helping you easily access as many dials as your heart desires, and keep the flip caps held back with elastic strips. Our uniquely printed grippy palm print, provides stress-free camera control. The Milford comes in XS - S - M - L - XL - XXL.
FOR THE STYLISH SHOOTER IN MILD WINTER
Rating: Mild Winter
Use: The Djuke is crafted for street photographers who seek both style and enhanced warmth. It's the ideal glove for transitioning seamlessly from the café to the bustling streets and hidden alleys of the urban jungle.
Materials: The Djuke features premium goat leather in a sleek black finish with Flip-Tech Finger Caps on index and thumb. It boasts improved touchscreen-compatible fingertips on the index finger and thumb, offering even better responsiveness for your devices. The Djuke is insulated with advanced Thinsulate™ and lined with 100% Merino Wool for added warmth, while the long knitted cuff and adjustable wrist strap ensure a snug and comfortable fit.
Sizing/Fit: The Djuke is a unisex glove designed to fit closely to the hand, maximizing your control over the camera. It retains enough flexibility to fit a merino liner underneath for extra warmth if needed. For those adding a liner, we recommend choosing the same size as your glove. The Djuke is available in sizes XS - S - M - L - XL-XXL.
FOR THE URBAN EXPLORER IN MILD WINTER
Rating: Mild Winter
Use: The Urbex is built for Street Photographers looking for both style and warmth. It's the perfect glove for transitioning from the cafe to the back alleys of the urban tundra.
Materials: The Urbex features genuine goat leather in a timeless tan colour. The suede conductive fingertips on the index finger and thumb make this glove touch screen compatible. The Urbex is insulated with a 100% merino woold liner and a comfortable long cuff and snap button strap to keep the glove nice and snug.
Sizing/Fit: The Urbex is a unisex glove and is designed to fit close to the hand to maximize camera usability, however, it can still fit a merino liner underneath for added warmth. If adding a merino liner, we suggest choosing the same size liner as the glove. The Urbex comes in sizes XS - S - M - L - XL
THE VERSATILE ADDITION - FITS INSIDE ALL VALLERRET GLOVES
Rating: Light Winter
Use: Add as base layer to any of Vallerret’s gloves for extra warmth or wear on their own in very light winter conditions when you just want to take the chill of the skin. Soft, warm, durable and that extra layer of protection.
Materials: This glove is made from a durable advanced dual knit construction from Polartec®. Moisture-wicking, warm and comfortable, this a great glove for light winter or early spring days.
Sizing/Fit: The Power Stretch Pro liner is a unisex glove and comes in XS - S - M - L - XL - XXL.
Alta Arctic Mitt: For when you really need that extra layer. If you are wearing 4-5 layers on your body (i.e multiple jackets) you are most likely needing to wear multiple layers on your hands as well. This is for the Arctic and extreme cold weather climates.
Tinden, Hatchet and Skadi LRS Mitt: Deep winter gloves. Use these when you have to handle snow and/or are shooting in colder environments.
Markhof Pro V3: Our everyday use gloves, a great choice for most winter days. The Markhof can be used from the streets to the peaks with great dexterity.
Milford, Djuke & Urbex:Designed for Mild Winter and touchscreen compatible, the Milford is designed for windy & wet environments, has 3 FlipTech fingers and is a vegan glove choice. The Djuke & Urbex are designed for the urban street photographer with focus on style and functionality. The Djuke offers a little more warmth with Thinsulate™ Insulation, an improved fit and superior “hidden” touchscreen functionality.
Power Stretch Pro Liner: Durable and warm liner made from Blue Sign Certified materials. Great for light winter or as a base layer so you can add some extra warmth and gets that versatility. Touch screen compatible.
There you have it: our thorough recommendations for the best camera gloves for winter photography. Hopefully, this quick guide helped clear up a few questions but like always, if you have any further questions or want any additional information, leave us a comment or send us an email.
Happy Winter shooting!
January 31, 2022
great!!!
January 11, 2021
HI Becky,
That’s great to hear! I’m glad the gloves are a great fit and suit your winter photography needs. Thanks for the comment and I’ll be sure to pass along the third FlipTech finger cap onto our design team.
Cheers
Erica
January 11, 2021
Hi Eva, you can find our sizing guide here: https://photographygloves.com/pages/sizing-chart
If the store closest to you is out, you can order from our online shop. If the size is wrong, we are happy to do a sizing exchange or, if the gloves don’t work for you all together, we are happy to refund your money, no questions asked.
January 11, 2021
Jeg mangler en størrelsesguide, jeg har en lille bred hånd nærmest firkantet og lidt korte fingre så mine handsker er som regel for lange i fingrene, hvilket er noget skidt, jeg har ikke nogen mulighed for at købe i fysisk forretning her i byen,eneste muligheder er København eller en by i jylland og alt er jo nærmest lukket på grund af corona. i øvrigt har forretningen i jylland udsolgt og københavn har kun i ex smal så jeg tør ikke bare bestille online.
January 11, 2021
Hi! I love my Women’s Nordic and am investing in back-ups in case there should ever be a shortage! I have a skin condition and can’t expose my hands to the cold, and these are the only gloves I have found that allow me to function in the winter (dog-walking, signing ipad charges, phone). Just wanted to thank you for a wonderful product. I echo the comment that suggested third-finger foldback, just for versatility. Thanks again for your efforts! Becky Brown
June 11, 2020
Hi Andrew — not a problem at all! Glad we got everything sorted so you’ll be well equipped for winter. Thanks for your comment. :)
June 11, 2020
Anna, thank you making the replacement of my liner gloves hassle free, particularly in this challenging time of covid-19. Great service.
April 15, 2020
Hi Suresh,
We currently do not have any glove models that are fully waterproof. Our Markhof Pro 2.0 would likely be your best bet. The materials are water-resistant but because of the nature of the FlipTech, they are not waterproof. Like any water-resistant material, if left in the rain for an extended period of time, the material will become saturated and will not keep you dry, however, they are lined with a merino wool liner which is known for its ability to keep your warm even if the material gets wet. Hope this helps! Shoot us a message to support [@] photographygloves.com if you have any more questions.
April 15, 2020
Dear Sir/Madam
Thank you for being part of this wonderful product.
Which pair of waterproof photography/videography gloves could you recommend for use in tropical rainy yet humid climate in southeast asia.
I am going to be travelling to Thailand/Laos/Cambodia/Myanmar extensively and am currently using a neoprene gloves cut out on right thumb and index finger.
Would love to upgrade .
Thank you
Suresh Singh
November 27, 2019
Thanks for the idea, Nigel! I’ll pass this along to our product development team.
November 27, 2019
With a subtle change to the design of these excellent gloves, I think you could open up the market to drone operators. Being able to fold back the middle finger as well as thumb and forefinger would be perfect for drone controllers.
October 22, 2018
I believe that you need to write more on this subject matter, it might not be a taboo subject but generally people don’t speak about these topics. To the next! Cheers!!
October 16, 2018
Hi Joshua. Thanks for your comment! We have come a long way since our first pair of gloves but we appreciate the feedback anyway. Thanks for the ideas, we’ll get busy designing!
October 15, 2018
I’m in agreement with Mike. I’ve got your first round gloves and they’ve been great for day to day but having just come back from a trip to Iceland I realized that i needed something that could both protect against the blasts of the rain and waterfalls as well as something that could pull the moisture from my hands during those long hikes to get shots. I settled on 2 sets of gloves but would have loved a wicking base layer and an insulated and waterproof outer layer both with the ability to grip and with finger holds.
October 08, 2018
Hi Mike. Thanks for your comment. The overall goal of our gloves is to provide warmth so we measure our gloves based on that, however, we have focused on making weatherproof gloves with DWR and laminated membrane with the UK in mind. A complete waterproof option in the form of an over-cover is something we are looking at. It would be great to hear more of your thoughts so please send us an email so we can talk further about making a great solution.
October 08, 2018
You seem to measure winter entirely by temperature. I am a Landscape Photogrparher (www.mikeprince.org) working in the UK. Deep winter in Scotland and Northern England always involves cold and wet conditions. Waterproofing is a major factor for us. Difficult if not impossible in a fingered glove but can be achieved in an over mitt.
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lennart NILSSON
September 17, 2022
GREAT …..again!!!