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 <div class="postDescription">Have you ever scheduled your photo session and thought; &ldquo;What if the weather is bad that day&rdquo;. Well have no fear, if the weather is bad the day of your session, we will reschedule for another time. However if it&rsquo;s an overcast day (cloudy day, sun hiding behind the clouds), this is actually a perfect day to do a photoshoot. Why? Lighting. On an overcast/cloudy day, you don&rsquo;t have to fight the sun has much!</div> 
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 <div class="postDescription">A lot of thought and preparation goes into a photo session; what to wear, what to bring, where to go, and most importantly&hellip; what time. The time of day you do your photo session is crucial! When of the biggest battles photographers have is the sun. We essentially play by the suns rules. The timing of where the sun is at in the sky determines how harsh or soft the lighting and shadows will be. Lighting and shadows play a big role in how your photos will turn out. Here are some things to consider which each time of day.</div> 
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