Sunscreen......

We all know that the sun is dangerous and can cause skin cancer of many sorts. And, sometimes we don't think about putting sunscreen on when we are out photographing our clients and loved ones. So, I thought I would do one of those completely random posts for my photographer friends out there. Actually, it is pretty good advice! Are you ready? We should start wearing sunscreen on our hands when we are outdoors for long periods of time.

I have a lot of friends who are golfers and they have one of their hands protected from their glove and have hands looking like the ones below:


*thanks Dave for being a great model for this entry!

I am sure, very few if any photographers out there wear any type of glove while they are shooting out in the sun. So, what is one to do? We should start using sunscreen, not only on our faces (which is a given), but on our hands. I looked closely at my hands the other day and noticed a few spots appearing. They really look like freckles right now, but I know that with age and over time, they could become worse. These age spots are also known as liver spots and are brown blemishes mostly associated with the aging process and extreme exposure to sunlight. These age spots are flat, unlike moles, and range in color from light brown to black. You can generally find these spots on the areas of your skin most exposed to the sun, such as on your arms, face, shoulders, and forehead. Age spots on the hands are extremely common. See!!! We need to protect our hands! Some of you reading this aren't remotely close to the age of 40, (clearing of the throat) so you may be thinking you don't have to worry, but you do. Start now!

*so not only do we now have to wear bug spray, but also suncreen. Hmmmm...is there one that is a combo?