When you book your photos in, the type of weather you get isn’t really in our control. Sometimes conditions are PERFECT, and other times it can be a little trickier.
In some instances, the forecast won’t be manageable and we’ll have to reschedule (for example, severe weather warnings, heavy rain and gale force winds).
But if it’s just a little bit windy, we kinda just have to work with what we’ve got (I know, not always ideal).
So here’s a few tips if you do happen to have your photos scheduled on a breezy night 👇🏻
🌬 Put long hair up or pin it back away from faces. I know you probably love the idea of something that’s a little bit fancier than your every day hairstyles, but a gust of wind at the wrong time could be the difference between a beautiful photo and one that doesn’t make it to the gallery.
Tip - half up, half down can be a good compromise!
🌬 Choose clothing that won’t SHOW the wind as much. Jeans and a nice top can work way better than a dress on windy nights.
🌬 Layer up! If it’s during the cooler months, the wind can add a chill factor. And chilly kids can be a little tricky… so layer up (if you’re allowed to)! Layers UNDERNEATH the main clothing can work if you don’t want to cover up a special outfit you’ve bought for the occasion.
🌬 Location changes. If you’ve booked a Last Light Session or a Little Memories Session, I have some locations for these shoots that are more sheltered than others, so we can shift locations to minimise the wind factor as much as possible.
🌬 Embrace it! We can’t control the weather, but we can still enjoy ourselves and make the best of what we’re given. After all, we’re creating a memory as well as taking photos 🥰