If you’ve already booked your senior portrait session with me, chances are you’re hoping the weather cooperates! Many of my clients in the past have told me they prefer sunshine on the day of their senior shoot. I wish I could control the weather and give them just what they want! However, cloudy days can be just as beautiful. Here are some benefits of a cloudy day.

#1 Beautiful Skin Tones

Ask any photographer – overcast days make skin tones gorgeous! The clouds are like a giant soft-box and make your skin tones look truest to their real coloring. No matter how fair or dark you are, cloudy days give you a beautiful, soft glow on your skin.

#2 Even and Flattering Light

More benefits of a cloudy day include even and flattering light. Again, it’s like a giant soft-box. When there’s no sunshine in a frame, your whole face is evenly-lit. Even light is the most flattering on ANYONE. It hides wrinkles (not like you have any), and covers up acne more than side light and harsh light.

#3 Variety in Locations and Angles

Because I’m not working with the sun, I can place you just about anywhere! The light is even, and I don’t have to worry about how it is or isn’t falling on your face. You’re more likely to get better use of every location we go to when I don’t have to take sunshine into consideration.

#4 Not as Time-Dependent

Since we’re not working with the sunshine, we don’t have to be as particular about taking pictures the last hour or two of the day. Although I love that golden hour, we could shoot much earlier in the day if we needed to.

I love overcast days. As you can see, there are so many benefits of a cloudy day. I promise that you’re going to love your senior session whether you get all the sun or all the clouds. Now, let’s just hope it doesn’t rain. 😉

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