Rain.....

That's all I see when I look out my window today. All day long it has been raining, but fortunately, I have a beautiful view of the fog enveloping the ridges outside.

Although it is raining and all hope seems lost for shooting exteriors, there are ample opportunities for interior photography. When shooting residential photos, the ambient light outside is lower, offering the architectural photographer a decent way to expose through windows and control light spilling in. Of course, sometimes the outside view is not optimal, and it all depends on the shoot. Consider this next time you would like to schedule a shoot.

Personally, I like to work at night when shooting residential and commercial photos because it gives me better control to light the scene the way I envision it. Sometimes the sun gets in the way of these shoots and can be a distraction, casting a bluish tone over the whole interior.

In the past, I have taken advantage of exterior shooting during or after rainfall to create a certain mood. It's also a good way to wet down a parking lot or driveway on a budget. :)

Of course, when stuck in the office like I am today, I get a chance to contact my clients, educate myself on new business practices, and study new styles of shooting, and there are some that I'm excited to implement this year. Stay tuned!