Rain on your engagement session or wedding day often feels like an unwelcome surprise. Many couples worry about soggy dresses, ruined hair, or missed photo opportunities. Yet, a rainy engagement session or rainy wedding day can bring a unique charm and intimacy that sunny days rarely offer. Instead of fearing the rain, embracing it can create memories and images filled with cozy comfort and dramatic beauty.

I had the pleasure of meeting Samara earlier in the year when I did family pictures for her whole family. Later, I was overjoyed when her...