6. Underestimating the Weather
Weather can affect the outcome of certain images, for example rain outside a room with a lot of windows or during an outdoor shoot. On these occasions, Murphy says she prefers to check the weather forecast nearer the time.
Conditions we usually think of as bad weather, however, aren’t always negative for photography, Dildina says. “In fact, shooting in sunlight can often be more challenging than on an overcast day,” she says.
“Cloudy weather provides soft, even and diffused light, which beautifully enhances interiors — especially the colors and textures,” she says. “On sunny days, we often face unwanted glare, reflections and harsh highlights in areas where we don’t want them. That’s why I often find overcast conditions more reliable and easier to work with.”
To prepare ahead for any weather issues, it’s a good idea to ask your photographer in advance if there’s a chance to change dates nearer the time. This isn’t always possible and sometimes the photographer will have to plough on anyway, but it does make sense to plan in some flexibility.
“Where possible, when booking further in advance, I do offer flexibility on postponing or rearranging the shoot,” Murphy says. “Another option I offer is penciling in two dates near each other and weather checking nearer the time. Generally, at least one of the days turns out to be suitable or even perfect.”
How to Take Great Photos of Your Outdoor Projects
Weather can affect the outcome of certain images, for example rain outside a room with a lot of windows or during an outdoor shoot. On these occasions, Murphy says she prefers to check the weather forecast nearer the time.
Conditions we usually think of as bad weather, however, aren’t always negative for photography, Dildina says. “In fact, shooting in sunlight can often be more challenging than on an overcast day,” she says.
“Cloudy weather provides soft, even and diffused light, which beautifully enhances interiors — especially the colors and textures,” she says. “On sunny days, we often face unwanted glare, reflections and harsh highlights in areas where we don’t want them. That’s why I often find overcast conditions more reliable and easier to work with.”
To prepare ahead for any weather issues, it’s a good idea to ask your photographer in advance if there’s a chance to change dates nearer the time. This isn’t always possible and sometimes the photographer will have to plough on anyway, but it does make sense to plan in some flexibility.
“Where possible, when booking further in advance, I do offer flexibility on postponing or rearranging the shoot,” Murphy says. “Another option I offer is penciling in two dates near each other and weather checking nearer the time. Generally, at least one of the days turns out to be suitable or even perfect.”
How to Take Great Photos of Your Outdoor Projects