I don’t normally showcase wedding formals on the blog, but I’m particularly excited about the shots I got at Saturday’s wedding. We were gifted with snow before Halloween (I know, I’m still not over it), which translated into an all-day storm of snow/sleet/rain. Not an ideal situation to say the least.

One of the most frequently asked questions I get is “What happens if it rains on our wedding day?” – and the answer depends entirely on the couple. If they’re not keen to get wet, then, well, we may end up with a few less photos in the end. But if they’re anything like Cora and Matt, then we get a little adventurous and I’m forced to think on the fly and push my creativity. Here’s what we came up with:

LOCATION 1: Manhattan Bridge underpass
This is one of my favorite spots because it’s so sheltered and has this magical light that’ll make anyone look like a rockstar. Throw in some cobblestone and an archway and you’ve got a stellar scene.

LOCATION 2: A gallery
Dumbo is stacked with cafes and galleries, but I wanted to utilize a space that actually had room for a big group, and preferably nice lighting. I did some googling beforehand and found a gallery that looked like it’d do the trick. I wasn’t sure if we’d be allowed to take photos, but when we walked inside there seemed to be no one around. Only after we got our shots did someone show up and tell us to leave (lest we be charged the $4000 rental fee). At this point, I think we were all just jazzed to have gotten away with it that we were ok with being kicked out of the gallery.

LOCATION 3: Sidewalk under scaffolding
Any blog reader and/or friend of mine knows I am fond of the grit and graffiti of NYC. I knew of a graffitied block in the neighborhood that’s been covered with scaffolding for years, and I had the wedding party stand on the sidewalk beneath it so they stayed dry. I, on the other hand, stood on the street in the sleet, umbrella in one hand and camera in the other, stuck between the poles that held up the scaffolding. Easy? Definitely not. Fun? Extremely.

I’d also like to add that I did this entire shoot wearing snow boots. Between that and the whole getting-kicked-out-of-a-gallery thing, I’m considering adopting “badass wedding photographer” as a tagline :D

But see? Rain on your wedding day aint so bad. If anything, it makes it more exciting!