What About the Weather
Cold.
Spring and fall mornings and winter days can be chilly. To stay
warm, add extra layers of underclothing, but be sure they do not show,
especially at the collar. (Crew neck T-shirts under
crew neck sweaters almost always show.) Jackets and sweaters can be worn in the portraits
but only if they are the same style and color as the rest of the clothes.
Eat before the session and bring warm drinks and high-energy snacks like
dried fruit or crackers with you.
Wind.
To keep your hair from being rearranged by breezes, use hairspray
liberally. If you don’t normally use hairspray, try it out before
the day of the session.
Cloudy sky.
Clouds are better than clear skies for portrait sessions as
they provide soft, flattering lighting. Heavy overcast may require that
we start your morning session an hour later or your afternoon session an
hour earlier. We will call you the day of if it is necessary to adjust
the starting time. Please allow time in your schedule for this.
Rain.
If there is heavy, steady rain or lightning, we will reschedule
for another day. It is best to wait until the session start time to make
this decision. We can still do the portraits if there is light drizzle,
occasional rain, or damp ground from an earlier shower. We will have plastic
with us to shield your clothing from damp ground.
Inclement Weather / Rescheduling. Severe cold, high winds, and heavy rain are reasons to reschedule. Clouds, drizzle, damp ground, chill, or breezes are not. Weather is changeable and difficult to predict so we suggest waiting until the time of the portrait session, or just prior to it, before making the decision to reschedule. Call us if you have any questions or concerns. If we are en route, call our mobile phones 240-832-1126 and 1127. If there is no answer, leave a message.
Adjusting the Start Time. The best starting time for an outdoor portrait session varies depending on the weather. The time we have set is the probable starting time. It is possible that on the day of the portrait session, a very heavy cloud cover or a very sunny day could require us to start up to an hour later or earlier. If this is not possible for you, please let us know in advance so that we can make plans together.
Changing plans–doing the portraits inside. Indoor portraits require specialized lighting equipment and advance planning. If you will want to do the portraits inside if the weather is bad, let us know at least a week in advance so we can arrange to preview your home. If an appointment has already been scheduled for us to preview your yard, let us know before that appointment date so that we can preview the inside the same day.