How to use wind in your favor

Not all wedding days, or family session days are a perfect 75 degrees, partly cloudy and beautiful.  Here in the Midwest, dealing with all the elements comes with its challenges and frustrations, but also comes with ways to create the perfect memories and look for your clients.  Here are a few ways to use the wind in your favor to help create a beautiful photos!1) Use the veil.  There are so many times while a bride just wants to take out her veil when the wind is gusting, but my advice to you would be to keep it in (at least for a while!) Use this to your advantage, to wrap up in, let it fly and open it up to create leading lines to a face while helping clients remember what the elements of the day felt like!2) Walk or face into the wind.  Hair will fly backwards and veil will fly upwards or sideways.  Use this to capture movement and memories.
3) If you are photographing clients, specifically girls, I LOVE having shots of  hair flying all over the place.  Oftentimes this brings a carefree look and feel to the photo that I think perfectly captures the age. Hope that helps a bit as you prepare to use the elements that the day brings you and helps you see why even a windy day can bring out some of the most beautiful photos.