You've picked the date, & now you're checking the forecast like it owes you money. This is New Zealand, the weather does what it wants, & a grey, drizzly day can give you some of the best photos of the lot.
Can you still get great photos on a wet day?
Yes. A cloudy sky is soft, even light. No squinting, no harsh shadows. Rain gives you moody photos a blue-sky day can't: umbrellas, reflections, the two of you laughing under a veranda.
What should a wet-weather plan include?
Decide it early, so nobody's stressing on the morning.
- A covered ceremony option. A marquee, a barn, a veranda, indoors. Ask your venue what their wet-weather plan is. Good venues have one, & it's worth asking before you book. Our venue guides are a good place to start.
- A covered spot for photos. A doorway, a big tree, a covered walkway. We'll find one with you before the day.
- Clear umbrellas. We always have transparent umbrellas ready, so your faces still show.
- A flexible timeline. If there's a break in the rain, we duck out for 10 minutes & grab the shots. Kiwi weather changes fast, so we watch it for you.
What does the photographer do when it rains?
We adapt, it's part of the job. We keep an eye on the radar, move portraits around the showers, use the soft light, & keep you dry between shots. You won't be standing in the rain for an hour.
What about video & Super 8 in the rain?
Digital video handles grey days really well, & rain on the windows can look beautiful. Super 8 needs more light, so on a dark day we lean on the brightest moments & the window light inside.
What can we do this week?
Ring your venue & ask what their wet-weather plan is. Once you know, the forecast stops mattering.
Worried about the forecast for your date? Send it through & ask us anything.
