Planning for rain

I've got 21 Easter mini sessions scheduled for this Saturday and there is a 60% chance of rain. The shooting location is in the front yard of my house and I have a backdrop consisting of 2 painted fence pieces and some other small items. If it looks like rain is imminent on Friday, I'm planning to move everything under my garage and use the combination of natural light coming in from the garage opening and some continuous CFL lighting. This is obviously less than ideal, but better than having to try and reschedule or cancel altogether.

Are there any options for creating a large rain cover for the backdrop with room for me a few feet away that I'm not thinking of? I've thought about using an EZ UP tent but if lightning comes into play that won't be an option. Any other ideas?

As for shooting in the garage, any tips? I'm not planning to use flash.

If it were me I would rent a studio flash and softbox and a decently long sync cord. Even if you are outside it can help give your lighting some direction and your photos some extra pop, and if you are in the garage it will really save the day.

Just my .02.

tlzimmerman wrote in post #15739518
If it were me I would rent a studio flash and softbox and a decently long sync cord. Even if you are outside it can help give your lighting some direction and your photos some extra pop, and if you are in the garage it will really save the day.

Just my .02.

^^^ rent some lighting gear for the or buy some cheap yong nuo flashes, stands and umbrellas. order quickly and amazon will have them on your doorstep tomorrow. $200 max.

if you have 21 session you don't want to screw them up with less than adequate lighting.

Thanks. I do have a Promaster studio flash with a remote trigger and a diffuser I can use with it, so I'm good there. I may get a softbox to use as a larger diffuser.

The problem with mixing CFLs and sunlight is that you cant gel either to match so you end up with a significant color conflict. I know you arent planning on using flash, but its your best be to not use the CFL and use flash as its match to the daylight, or at least a lot closer. Plus its generally more powerful so you dont end up with long shutter speeds which is a problem with kids.

just go indoors and use artificial light it will make your life easier, plus i imagine you have kids so it will keep them out of the wet grass getting dirty for the pics.

gonzogolf wrote in post #15739664
The problem with mixing CFLs and sunlight is that you cant gel either to match so you end up with a significant color conflict. I know you arent planning on using flash, but its your best be to not use the CFL and use flash as its match to the daylight, or at least a lot closer. Plus its generally more powerful so you dont end up with long shutter speeds which is a problem with kids.

plus you need to stick with 1/60 interval shutter or else you get uneven lighting between frames.