I squinted my eyes, preparing for the bright streak of sunlight peeking through the blinds, but to my surprise it was still rather dark in our bedroom. I thought my internal clock must be off and I woke up early. I lean over to check the time and see that it’s 8:32 am and my heart sank. That could only mean one thing…. a gloomy, overcast, rainy day. I got up and peeked through the blinds and confirmed my suspicions. I tried to think positive and that the heavy winds would have it blow over quickly. I needed the sun to come out for an awesome “day after session” I had planned for later that afternoon with my bestie and her hubby. Our ideas for the shoot included a tall grass field and lots of yummy, golden sunshine. So the rain better take a hike!
I went about my morning and started to get ready to pick up a lens rental when I got a text message from Patty. “Have you seen how windy it is outside?” I knew right away she was beginning to think the shoot wasn’t going to be able to happen. I quickly reassured her and told her not to worry about the wind and that there’s only a 20% chance of rain. Everything will work out! I went to pick up my lens and a few rain drops fell but nothing too bad. Once I got to Patty’s house to help her with her hair and make-up, the weather took a turn for the worse. It was pouring! I just kept saying, “It will be fine. It’s all going to work out.” By the time we were ready to go, the rain had stopped and left us with a cool breeze and a dramatic sky.
We headed to the train tracks and were determined to make the best of it. And by the end of the shoot, the weather had cooperated with us and we had a very successful shoot! I’m so glad we stuck with our plan and I was able to capture some beautiful, passionate, and tender portraits of Patty and Renier. I hope you enjoy them!
by Julie Jarrell
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