Erin and Jeff are getting married on the east coast, and while I won’t be there for that…I was lucky enough to photograph their engagement photos. They both came from a looong way away for this session. There was no rescheduling to be done if the weather was bad, so we all had our fingers and toes crossed in the days leading up to the session. Rain was predicted for the time of our session, but things were still looking ok as we headed out the door. My hopes were high. Until we saw a large black cloud coming closer. and closer. and closer.
And please explain to me how this one pocket of HEAVY rain ended up coming directly over the three square mile where I was photographing that day? What are the odds? I suppose the one great thing about that, however, was that for a short time it offered the combination of bright, late afternoon light with dark rain clouds behind. I’ve only been lucky enough to get that dramatic natural lighting for a wedding once before (Julie and Trisha’s wedding). When it happens it is absolutely jaw-dropping. Chills-inducing for photographers everywhere.
Thanks Erin and Jeff for braving the weather, running fast from the moving storm clouds, and your willingness to trust my suggestions in the face of such odd conditions. I think you’ll appreciate just how special those couple hours were now that you see the results.
