Why Rain on Your Wedding Day is Actually a Photographer’s Dream

Most couples see a 60% chance of rain on their wedding day and start spiraling. I get it. You planned for sunset glows and garden walks, not puddles. But as the person responsible for your memories, I’m here to let you in on a secret: I love the rain.

If you’re worried about the clouds, take a deep breath. Here is how we’re going to turn a downpour into your favorite photos of the day.

1. The Best Light is "Bad" Weather

While everyone else wants "perfect sun," photographers are actually chasing overcast skies. Why? Because the clouds act like a giant, soft light box in the sky. Instead of harsh shadows under your eyes and squinting faces, we get perfectly even, flattering light. The colors pop, the skin tones look creamy, and nobody is sweating through their suit.

2. I’m Prepared (Even if You Aren’t)

You don't need to worry about my gear. I’ve got reusable rain sleeves for my cameras and I’m dressed in waterproof shoes and fast-dry clothes. I can stand in a downpour all day to get the shot—I’m a professional, not a fair-weather hobbyist. If I’m not worried about my $30,000 in equipment getting wet, you don't need to worry about the vibe.

3. The "Beekeeper’s" Forecast

I don't just check a weather app. I’m the guy talking to meteorologist friends days before the event and—believe it or not—watching my bees. Bees know when a storm is coming before the satellites do. By the time I show up to your wedding, I already know the timeline of the clouds. We aren’t going to be "surprised" by a storm; we’re going to be ready for it.

4. Technical Magic: To See or Not to See

Rain is a tool in my kit. Depending on the "mood" of your wedding, I can manipulate my camera to change how the weather looks:

• The Romantic Blur: I can speed up my shutter and open the aperture to make the rain practically disappear into a soft, misty glow.

• The Drama: I can slow things down and narrow the aperture to catch every individual drop, making the atmosphere feel cinematic and intense.

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5. Embrace the Wet

Here is my bluntest piece of advice: Embrace it. If you spend the day trying to hide from every drop or worrying about the hem of your dress, it looks awkward in the photos. The best shots happen when a couple says "to hell with it," grabs an umbrella (or doesn't), and leans into the romance of a rainy day. Damp hair and a slightly muddy hem tell the story of a day that was too much fun to be stopped by a little water.

6. Scouting the "Hidden" Spots

While everyone else is looking for the grand ballroom, I’m scouting the "unappealing" spots—overhangs, entrances, and exits that lead to covered spaces. Sometimes the most editorial, high-fashion shot of the day happens in a doorway you never would have looked at twice, all because the light and the rain hit just right.

The Bottom Line: Rain isn't a "Plan B." It’s just a different version of Plan A. As long as you’re willing to play, I’m willing to get soaked to make sure you look like stars.