Nature is amazing. It’s grand, and beautiful, awe-inspiring, relaxing, and more, but photographing it can be a challenge. In Texas this spring, we have had our share of rain…and then some, but imagine the amazing pictures you could capture during a rain storm: the rain, the hail, the lightening, the thunder clouds, the people. In today’s blog we are going to talk about how to photograph rain. After reading it you may still be chanting rain, rain, go away…or maybe not!
Why Shoot Rain?
As we stated earlier, nature is breathtaking, majestic, and wonderful. However, acts of nature can be intimidating, frightening, or downright terrifying. There are a number of reasons to shoot rain, whether you are trying to capture an alarming situation caused by a harsh, heavy rain storm such as flooding, or a serene scene during a calm, light rain. Regardless of what type of rain storm, rain can change scenes dramatically. I was at the beach over the weekend when a thunderstorm rolled through. All of the people ran for shelter at the same moment. Strangers talking and laughing with one another, petting other people’s dogs, etc. One gentleman manned his family’s picnic site by sitting in between four huge tree trunks, all part of the same tree, taking cover under the branches of leaves. Families huddled under their canopies, and children danced in the rain (until it thundered!). There was the opportunity for numerous interesting photos all due to the rain. In another location, however, the rain may have cleared the streets of people, creating a deserted, lonely, forsaken, or gloomy feeling. Rain definitely has the ability to dramatically change scenes.
How to Shoot Rain
Let’s face it, rain is a challenge to photograph because it is a moving object. If not photographed correctly your picture can be a blur of dull grey. Not very exciting! Here are some things to keep in mind:
- Shutter Speed
- Aperture
- ISO
- Focal Length
- Shooting Mode
- Lighting Conditions
To find out more about each, stay tuned to our next blog!
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