One of the benefits of shooting in the winter is that the light at sunrise and sunset can be amazing.  Couple the later sunrise times with the early sunset times, and getting out when the light is best is easier in the winter.  Additionally, because the sun does not rise as high in the winter months, it takes a shallower angle across our horizon, which means that the magical light that comes at sunrise and sunset lasts longer, so dress warm and take advantage of that time.