When the Worst Happens
Are you stressing over the possibility of bad weather on your wedding day? A fear of snow, rain, extreme heat or a thunderstorm during your wedding is something that almost every couple planning a wedding has in common, especially those planning an outdoor wedding or wanting outdoor photos. So what can you do to make sure you capture picture-perfect moments if the worst-case scenario happens?
Creative & skilled wedding photographers can make any moment magical!
Most people find it hard to believe that this wedding photo was taken in September, in downtown Calgary, at 2:00 in the afternoon, but I promise you it was. I shot this photo for my good friend and business partner, Jason, at Crush Photography while photographing a wedding together in downtown Calgary.
This wedding was supposed to be a classic fall wedding in Calgary, with warm sun, bold yellow and orange colours, and beautiful golden light. Unfortunately, the weather had other plans, and a freak snowstorm blew in. Luckily, we were prepared, and the bride and groom were flexible.
Hiring a photographer who is prepared for anything is critical for capturing moments like these. With a creative eye, solid technical skills, the right equipment, and solid teamwork, we took terrible weather and made it a memorable wedding photo.
To create this shot, we gave the bride and groom one of my photography umbrellas and stuck a flash inside. I then had Jason crouch behind them with another flash. We dialled in the exposure so that the background went dark and the light provided by the flashes beautifully illuminated the happy couple and big fluffy snowflakes.
This is one of my favourite photos; the way the couple stands out combined with the magical feel of the snowflakes really gives it impact and tells not just their story but the story of their wedding.
Aside from being a great photo, this image highlights one of the most important skills a successful wedding photographer needs to have, the ability to think on their feet creatively. Regardless of how carefully planned your wedding is, there will always be things that change or go wrong. Great photographers are not just able to adapt but can take those curve balls and turn them into magical moments.

