(The Journal)
Portraits in the Rain
Portraits in the Rain
(
Behind The Lens
)
We almost cancelled the shoot that morning. The forecast said drizzle — then it turned into steady rain. But Maya, the subject, just smiled and said, “Let’s make something of it.” That’s when I knew this session would be special.
She came dressed in a mustard yellow coat, hair loose, umbrella in hand. We walked the quiet, wet streets of her neighborhood, where the puddles reflected grey skies and the occasional red brick wall broke through the mist. And instead of avoiding the rain, we leaned into it.
🌧️ Letting Weather Lead
There was no studio, no controlled light — just the natural glow of a cloudy sky and the reflections off wet pavement. I used my Canon R6 with a 35mm f/1.4, shooting wide to bring the atmosphere into the frame. I kept moving, staying low to catch reflections, shooting through droplets, and sometimes letting the umbrella obscure part of her face. Imperfections became part of the aesthetic.
🖌️ Editing with Restraint
I kept the tones true to life — soft blues and pale greys, with muted yellows from her coat pulling the eye. The rain softened everything, so I leaned into that with gentle curves and a light matte finish. I removed only one or two stray raindrops from the lens — everything else stayed. The tiny water beads on her cheeks felt like part of the story.
🪞 A Different Kind of Beauty
This shoot reminded me that you don’t always need ideal conditions. In fact, the unexpected can be a gift. Maya’s openness to the moment made the session honest, playful, and a little cinematic.
We don’t always need sunshine to capture light.
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(The Journal)
Portraits in the Rain
Portraits in the Rain
(
Behind The Lens
)
We almost cancelled the shoot that morning. The forecast said drizzle — then it turned into steady rain. But Maya, the subject, just smiled and said, “Let’s make something of it.” That’s when I knew this session would be special.
She came dressed in a mustard yellow coat, hair loose, umbrella in hand. We walked the quiet, wet streets of her neighborhood, where the puddles reflected grey skies and the occasional red brick wall broke through the mist. And instead of avoiding the rain, we leaned into it.
🌧️ Letting Weather Lead
There was no studio, no controlled light — just the natural glow of a cloudy sky and the reflections off wet pavement. I used my Canon R6 with a 35mm f/1.4, shooting wide to bring the atmosphere into the frame. I kept moving, staying low to catch reflections, shooting through droplets, and sometimes letting the umbrella obscure part of her face. Imperfections became part of the aesthetic.
🖌️ Editing with Restraint
I kept the tones true to life — soft blues and pale greys, with muted yellows from her coat pulling the eye. The rain softened everything, so I leaned into that with gentle curves and a light matte finish. I removed only one or two stray raindrops from the lens — everything else stayed. The tiny water beads on her cheeks felt like part of the story.
🪞 A Different Kind of Beauty
This shoot reminded me that you don’t always need ideal conditions. In fact, the unexpected can be a gift. Maya’s openness to the moment made the session honest, playful, and a little cinematic.
We don’t always need sunshine to capture light.
EXPLORE more
This is LYSANDRA, a Portrait Photography Portfolio.
Designed by JenkateMW
A refined portfolio template for photographers who want to showcase their work through sleek layouts, subtle motion, and a polished visual experience.
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(The Journal)
Portraits in the Rain
Portraits in the Rain
(
Behind The Lens
)
We almost cancelled the shoot that morning. The forecast said drizzle — then it turned into steady rain. But Maya, the subject, just smiled and said, “Let’s make something of it.” That’s when I knew this session would be special.
She came dressed in a mustard yellow coat, hair loose, umbrella in hand. We walked the quiet, wet streets of her neighborhood, where the puddles reflected grey skies and the occasional red brick wall broke through the mist. And instead of avoiding the rain, we leaned into it.
🌧️ Letting Weather Lead
There was no studio, no controlled light — just the natural glow of a cloudy sky and the reflections off wet pavement. I used my Canon R6 with a 35mm f/1.4, shooting wide to bring the atmosphere into the frame. I kept moving, staying low to catch reflections, shooting through droplets, and sometimes letting the umbrella obscure part of her face. Imperfections became part of the aesthetic.
🖌️ Editing with Restraint
I kept the tones true to life — soft blues and pale greys, with muted yellows from her coat pulling the eye. The rain softened everything, so I leaned into that with gentle curves and a light matte finish. I removed only one or two stray raindrops from the lens — everything else stayed. The tiny water beads on her cheeks felt like part of the story.
🪞 A Different Kind of Beauty
This shoot reminded me that you don’t always need ideal conditions. In fact, the unexpected can be a gift. Maya’s openness to the moment made the session honest, playful, and a little cinematic.
We don’t always need sunshine to capture light.
EXPLORE more
This is LYSANDRA, a Portrait Photography Portfolio.
Designed by JenkateMW
A refined portfolio template for photographers who want to showcase their work through sleek layouts, subtle motion, and a polished visual experience.
GET TEMPLATE