Inclement Weather Photography

Bad weather can make for good photography, but there are things you should know before braving the elements

Russ Burden

Updated July 27, 2016

The sound of the alarm signals the coming of a new day. As its annoyance persists, the simultaneous pitter patter of raindrops paints a frown on your face.

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Originally Published August 6, 2012

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