{"id":22111,"date":"2016-04-13T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-04-13T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/?p=22111"},"modified":"2020-08-19T10:02:41","modified_gmt":"2020-08-19T17:02:41","slug":"10-rain-photography-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/10-rain-photography-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Photo Tips on How to Take Advantage of April Showers"},"content":{"rendered":"

When April unloads its torrential showers, everyone’s instinct is to run\u00a0for cover, but photographers might do well to stick around for a drenching or two. The glistening streets and splattering droplets of spring can make for some exquisite rain photography, creating dramatic\u00a0scenes of people sloshing through\u00a0gushing gutters\u00a0and sheets\u00a0of downpour.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rain is rife with opportunities for splendid photography, so long as you don\u2019t mind enduring the occasional\u00a0spray and \u2014 yes \u2014\u00a0soggy\u00a0socks. It’s a whole new visual arena very much worth exploring, but in case you’re still feeling iffy about going out into the wet stuff, this\u00a0dry rundown of inspiring ideas might help push you out the door.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are 10\u00a0tips on how to make the most of your rain photography this spring. They\u2019ll ensure that when you finish up your shoot and come home soaked to your core, you\u2019ll do so with a big\u00a0wet smile.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Wet Impressionism<\/span><\/h1>\n
\"night<\/a>
By Eduard Gordeev<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If your camera can take it, the distortions of a wet lens can transform any photo into something that approaches the formless blotting of impressionist paintings.<\/p>\n

2. Always Be Window Shopping<\/span><\/h1>\n
\"portrait<\/a>
By Nick Turpin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

When you\u2019re out in the rain it\u2019s best to always be window shopping, because you never know what you\u2019ll find on the other side of those beautiful shimmering droplets. Where there is a window, there is an opportunity to capture a delightfully moody and unique scene.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. The World Is a Mirror<\/span><\/h1>\n
\"reflection<\/a>
By samsthingaday<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Rain covers the world with reflective surfaces, letting you create some stunning indirect photos. If you can break up that mirror with rain drops plunking across the surface, well then you\u2019ve struck wet gold.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Umbrella Spotting<\/span><\/h1>\n
\"black<\/a>
@tungbuiphotography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Some people own interesting umbrellas. Find them! Peeking out from the masses of stretched black canvas, human individuality can shine through in the form of a clear plastic bubble or a yellow set of Pikachu ears.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Celebrate the Rain<\/span><\/h1>\n
\"outdoor<\/a>
By Camila Massu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you are fearless and your camera is waterproof, you can leave the umbrella at home and celebrate the drenching of a lifetime. Grab a friend and go for a swim. If there\u2019s nothing to swim in, stomp around in the puddles. You may come down with a cold, but you\u2019ll have some of the most exhilarating and life-affirming photos you\u2019ve ever captured.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Don\u2019t Give Up on Faces<\/span><\/h1>\n
\"rain<\/a>
By Ed Gordeev<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

While it\u2019s true that people hide under hoods and umbrellas in the rain, don\u2019t give up on peeking your lens underneath for a fleeting glimpse. People drop their masks when they feel like they are already concealed, and if you stay sharp, you may find yourself face-to-face with a wealth of humanity and emotion.<\/span><\/p>\n

8. Shelter From the Storm<\/span><\/h1>\n
\"rainy<\/a>
By Brian Webb<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you need to take a break from the torrential downpour, find shelter, but don\u2019t take a break from shooting. Shooting from the inside out can yield brilliant contrasting shots of wet and dry worlds. Nothing accentuates that dramatic difference more than including people in the mix; the comfort of a cafe patron versus the desperation of a street pedestrian caught in the thick of it.<\/span><\/p>\n

8. Macro Rain Photography<\/span><\/h1>\n
\"macro<\/a>
@doodleworld<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Shrink the world down to the realm of macro photography to capture glorious gobs of rain suspended on towering pillars of grass. The natural world beneath our feet is an amazing universe all its own, and the visuals during and after a rainstorm are marvelous.<\/span><\/p>\n

9. Rain at High Velocity<\/span><\/h1>\n
\"motion<\/a>
“Hanoi Rain” By Northboer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The shining streets and washed out lights look better than ever when someone is skidding through it all at tremendous speed. Rain is very much about splashes, sprays, and slippery action. Set your shutters to a low speed to get a wonderful wet blur.<\/span><\/p>\n

10. Black and White Rain Photography<\/span><\/h1>\n
\"black<\/a>
\u00a9 Martin Waltz<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you haven\u2019t noticed yet, rain does wonderful things to light, bending and reflecting it in all directions. Black and white rain photography not only highlights contrast in lighting beautifully, but also brings out all of those wonderful textures that water can help define, down to the smallest ridges in the sidewalk.<\/span><\/p>\n

Have you braved an April shower yet? Share your photos with the hashtag #RainShot so that we can splash around in the storm with you.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When April unloads its torrential showers, everyone’s instinct is to run\u00a0for cover, but photographers might do well to stick around for a drenching or two. The glistening streets and splattering droplets of spring can make for some exquisite rain photography, creating dramatic\u00a0scenes of people sloshing through\u00a0gushing gutters\u00a0and sheets\u00a0of downpour. Rain is rife with opportunities for … <\/p>\n

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