Photography Tips for Rainy Day Adventures

The little details – flip the script on what would be incredible as a nice weather weekend. In the big picture – yup this weather sucks… who wants to enjoy the May 2-4 long weekend in the rain, not many. Unless you make the best of it. One way for me, is with my camera. As I was out with the dog, I was kneeling down and noticed the drops of water on the grass.

Change your perspective, get higher, get lower, your norm of what you may photograph may not be the same when its raining – who wants to play on the beach when its cold and raining… Throw on the macro lens, I had previously been using my “all in one” grab and go lens, the RF24-240mm. Macro lenses can find details often over looked, to see the beauty of something from all angles. At times something you may have completely over looked!

Given the weather this weekend, I chose to travel light, the Canon RP, Canon FR 35mm and Canon RF 24-240mm – knowing I wouldn’t be out as much and this set up works perfect as a quick grab and go.

My typical summer set up is my R6MII + RF-EF Adapter + 24-105L + 100L macro + 100-400L – this set up provides me some of the best reach and the quality of the L lenses are incredible – honestly the RF quality is close! If I need an indoor lens I will bring my 16-35mm as well for the wide angle for landscape/beach shots and also the f2.8 option for indoor lighting. Ideally Id also love to have my 180 Macro with me too, the reach I love with insects!

If you are out shooting in the rain, be conscious of your camera set up – some cameras have weather sealing, which is a benefit and safer for your set up if you might get wet. I have used my RP outside in the snow or light rain, which isn’t like my R6MII, its not weather sealed. I wouldn’t stand out in the pouring rain with either camera, however I do know the RP is capable of giving great shots, being mindful that if out for long I should be using my weather sealed body! If your camera is not weather sealed, many brands do offer a raincoat for cameras and lenses.

I also insure my camera equipment, I have had a loss that previously wasn’t covered and given this equipment is an investment at any level, its very affordable to add to your insurance and ensure that your precious passions are safe!

There is beauty everywhere, even in places and times that you may not have expected.

Shot with my Canon RP + 35mm f1.8 macro lens