Has rain ever stopped you from taking pictures?

Question

So the question is: does rain ever stop you from venturing out for a photo day/night? Surely there are ways to keep oneself and his or her equipment safe and dry. Wouldn't that be a bad quality for a photographer (to have such a natural obstacle stop or limit your work or hobby)?

This question is best left to people who enjoy spending time taking pictures -- not to those who wear "photographer" like a label or hat. You know who you are...

Answer 1

I only just got my DSLR, and it's only an entry-level one, but it's still like the most expensive thing I've ever bought. So right now, I don't dare take my camera into the rain, lol. I'll take my point-and-shoot out, though (even though it is terribly pretty and I freak if it gets a scratch), but I don't go far. Lol. I think it could pose a problem for a photographer. But I just take pictures for fun. :)

Omg. I'm listening to Photographic by Freezepop without even realising. Haha.

Answer 2

When I had to shoot a college cross country team in the rain I simply put my camera in a small upside down plastic bag with a hole for the lens and a rubber band to keep it in place. No problem.

Answer 3

umbrellas, tarpaulin's, assistants,

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Answer 4

h**l no .

<3 hahah. nice question. : D

xo. amanda.

Answer 5

Does this answer your question?

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3118/2691...

Answer 6

No.

Unless you drench your camera rain water in moderation is fine. Keep a micro-fibre cloth to wipe the camera and lens frequently or stand under cover.

Answer 7

Sometime the rain produce a different photo which other have not seen before so may be worth it depend on the subject mater and just keep the camera dry.

Answer 8

Rain can be very BEAUTIFUL! No rain has ever stopped me yet... in fact, I photographed my nephew playing in the rain a few weeks ago. Snow can be very beautiful as well. Have fun!!!

Answer 9

No not really. Other's have said that I'm mad to use my gear in the rain, but I enjoy a challenge and I always make sure my gear is dried asap after the shoot. My D3 handles rain well, as do my pro lenses.  My D70s doesn't do too badly either.

On wet days I tend to shoot mono, thus adding to the mood.

I try not to let outside influences limit my work. Things like rain and bad weather are best seen as a challenge.