When it Rains on Your Photoshoot

Let's face it, you can plan for a lot of factors when photographing a client, but one thing you can't always count on is the weather. It's always best to have a back up plan in the event that the day of your photo session calls for inclement weather. Sometimes though it can be fun to take photos in the rain, just like I did for a session with a dear friend of mine, Leah Clark.

Rainy day photos can be a lot of fun, and they make you think outside the box to get pictures just right. Though it is always best to have an indoor location as a back up plan in the even that it is just too stormy to really be outside, I really suggest trying first to see what you can come up with. Leah and I had a lot of fun with her umbrella, they're great props and with the right, one can add color to a scene.

We lucked out and had a few moments where the downpour slowed to a drizzle and were able to capture a few photos of Leah in downtown Pittsburg. Though it only lasted for a few minutes we were able to get a few outdoor shots that we wouldn't have gotten otherwise, and Leah was such a great sport about ditching her umbrella even though a few drops were still coming down at the time.

Some quick tips when shooting in rainy weather, make sure your gear is in a safe spot where it won't get drenched. I have a bag that is water resistant and made sure that it was closed up tight whenever it was sitting outside of my umbrella. I usually bring along a towel, This is useful to wipe off any gear that does get a little wet, or to wipe away excess moisture from a table or railing so your client doesn't get wet. Just remember to have fun, and don't let the rain ruin a session.