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Lee Hawley

How to Get Great Wedding Photos When It Rains on Your Big Day

Wedding Photography 3 min read
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You can still have great photos even if it rains.

Your wedding day should be the happiest day of your life and you'll want the sky to be bright and blue so that you can have the most beautiful wedding photos possible. Everyone knows how unpredictable the UK weather can be though! For this reason, you should always have a backup plan in case it rains on your big day.

Regardless of the weather, a good photographer can always find a way to take beautiful wedding photos. In fact, the colours can be richer and more vibrant after the rain, and the clouds can create dramatic effects for your wedding photos.

This article will give you some tips to help you prepare for the rain, should it make an appearance on your wedding day.

Find a Backup Venue

Some outdoor venues usually have a backup space, such as a gazebo or a small chapel. Make sure that you talk to your wedding venue beforehand to find out what their wet weather backup plan is. If you are really concerned about your wedding being spoiled by the rain, then you should find a venue that comes with an indoor backup. If that's not possible, you can either look elsewhere or see if your reception venue has an area that you can use for the ceremony.

Possible indoor backup ceremony spaces include your local community hall, a museum, an art gallery, or a chapel. You can even hire a marque to set up as your backup venue. Although you may be put off by the idea of paying for a space that may not even be used, it is still a good idea to have a contingency plan. If you really don’t want to pay for a backup venue, then there are certain things that you can do, including:

Use some attractive umbrellas

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White or clear umbrellas are a great way to deal with the rain!

One way to deal with the rain is to simply whip out some umbrellas! Having your wedding photos taken in the misty weather can actually make for some great photos. An experienced wedding photographer will have the umbrellas ready for this particular reason. Clear umbrellas are the best choice as they can let the light pass through from above. White umbrellas or umbrellas that match your wedding colours can also work nicely. All in all, the most important thing is to not let the weather ruin your wedding day!

Locate a shelter

Another course of action that you can take is to find a shelter. There may be some sort of overhead cover to keep everyone dry while the photographer is shooting in the rain! A decent photographer will have a set of professional cameras built with weather-seals. This way, the cameras can be weather resistant to a certain level, though not completely. Keep in mind that the camera and lenses cannot withstand heavy rain for a long period of time. A professional photographer is well aware of this, and will come prepared with back-up camera gear.

Conclusion

An outdoor wedding can make for wonderful photos. That being said, the weather can be unpredictable, and your wedding ceremony can be thrown into chaos if you have no backup plan in place. By embracing the rain, you will be much happier on the most important day of your life!

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Lee Hawley will capture beautiful wedding photos despite the rainy weather.

To ensure that your final wedding album comes out as perfectly as possible, you will need to work with an experienced professional. Lee Hawley Photography is one of the most reputable wedding photography services in the UK. Contact Lee today and see what he can do for you.

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