On your wedding day there is one thing that is out of your control and that is the weather. Most couples hope that they have a bright sunny day so they have amazing wedding photographs outside in the grounds of their wedding venue. If you are getting married in Wales then you never know what your going to get. There is enough going on on your wedding day and if it rains then just go with it. Don’t let it stress you out.
When you book your photographer make sure they have quite a few years experience under their belt. There might be a few photographers that haven’t had to deal with the dramatic weather changes and get caught out when it happens. Most professional photographers will be able to deal with any situation the weather throws at them. They will have weather sealed cameras, waterproof covers, back up equipment, umbrellas and anything else you can think off that help them to capture your day. When it rains, embrace it, smile and let your photographer capture natural and creative moments. What harm can little bit of rain do.
Rain drops on the windows allow for beautiful reflections
Arrive in style and let your photographer capture those natural moments as you arrive. Rain drops on a window can lend itself to creating a beautiful portrait.
Focusing through the rain drops gives that lovely dreamy feel to your wedding photograph
Enjoy the day and a little rain can’t harm you
With a few umbrella’s you can make that mad dash from the wedding car to the venue. As you are focused on not getting wet this leads to your photographer capturing natural, in the moment photographs.
Beautiful natural wedding portraits in the rain
Most couples look forward to the bride and groom sessions and most of all if its sunny. Sometimes when the sun is high in the sky in can cause harsh shadows and also make the couple squint. Photographers love a bit of cloud cover as it provides a lovely diffused light and this is no different when it rains. You don’t have to worry about yourselves getting wet as your photographer will have an umbrella for you both to snuggle under. This is the time where the weather sealed camera comes in handy but doesn’t help stop me getting wet. Have fun with portraits and focus on each other and just go for a walk while your photographer captures some beautiful moments.
Why not introduce some wellies to your wedding outfit. Don’t get those expensive wedding shoes ruined.
Embrace the moment and enjoy your day
Creative wedding portraits in the rain
When it rains it allows your photographer to get creative. This can be at night with umbrellas let from behind by flash which lights up the rain drops or playing with reflections in the puddles. Just have fun on your wedding day.
If your have planned to have your wedding in Wales then getting perfect weather is never guaranteed. Book a photographer who can cope with all situations. Make sure they are insured and have back-up equipment. You only get married once and the photographs are the only thing left for you to remember it by.
