Yesterday the heavens opened up and dumped more April rain than Redcliffe has been soaked in for the last 9 years. Chris and Anna’s wedding also happened to be the wettest I’ve ever covered. Yep, that day brought plenty of firsts for me.
Where should I start? OK, let’s begin with the fact that I never shy away from the rain. It’s something I tell my clients with pride! “Don’t worry about the rain. I love photographing in it!” However, when the big guy upstairs really put on the works yesterday I found myself thinking, “I like the rain God, but this is something else!” Still, I wasn’t giving in even though deep down I was worrying that it was simply too heavy!
Photographing Chris and Anna’s Wedding in Heavy Rain
The challenge had an extra bit of excitement. It was my first day using my new Nikon D800. I’ve read a lot of amazing reviews about this little camera. But I’d never read anything about how well it does in the rain. I’ve got to say though, the camera absolutely blew me away yesterday! This little black box boasts an amazing 36 megapixels. I quickly discovered it handles the dreariest of weather with ease too! It somehow found Chris and Anna through what seemed like millions of litres of water falling between us. And it focussed perfectly every time! If I had not had the D800 yesterday I wouldn’t be typing this rather happy blog right now.
A Helping Hand in the Rain
Something else happened yesterday that really brought some sunshine into a rather grey day! While I was photographing Chris and Anna’s portrait session I experienced yet another first. I was standing in the middle of the road in the pouring rain, with my new camera in hand. Andrew Mickile from Atlantis Statesman Executive Cars had never met me before. Yet he walked across the road with his own umbrella and held it over my head. I shot the rest of the frames for that location under his umbrella.
In all my years as a Brisbane Wedding Photographer, I’d never met a limo driver who offered that kind of help. Or any other service provider, for that matter. I’d only seen them assist the people who’d paid their bill. It really showed his willingness to offer his clients a complete service, and I couldn’t write a blog without mentioning it. It’s a moment in the day that really stood out for me. Actually, out of all the moments I’ve experienced photographing weddings, this one will always be a real highlight!
So to you, Andrew – thanks very much for being a true professional. And for being a hell of a nice guy!
Chris and Anna’s wedding was a challenge, to be sure. But despite the miserable weather, love and joy filled the wedding! People say rain on a wedding day is good luck. But water didn’t need to fall from the sky to prove that Anna and Chris will have a wonderful future.
