When Lauren scheduled her session, there was no snow on the ground. 

I was already mentally placing her in the back field, in the woods, by the pond.

The winter foliage would contrast perfectly with her dark hair.

The session was in March. It would be cold but at least it would be warming up.

Then, Mother Nature intervened.

Flat Rock was hit with 8 inches of snow early in February and then another 8+ inches the weekend before Lauren's session.

I messaged her. I was game if she was.

March 3, the day of her senior session, brought some seriously nasty weather. Not only was there tons of snow on the ground but it also insisted on spitting rain the entire morning. I had a game plan and we proceeded.

We started inside in the studio where it was warm and cozy. 

Once we had all the studio shots complete, I asked if she was still game to move outside. I always leave it up to the client as far as comfort level. Obviously, if he or she isn't  comfortable, it will show in the images.

We headed onto the covered front porch for photos. I could still get that outdoor feel without getting Lauren soaking wet. Note to self: huge snow forts henceforth will be made in a location other than the front yard since that limited my options.

The rain looked to be letting up a bit so we headed into the drive.

I had to position Lauren so the rain wasn't beating her in the face.

We were out just long enough for me to grab some images I was happy with (I shot from one of the snow forts so that one will be allowed to stay in the future), then we headed back inside.

I really wanted to take advantage of the snow outside without putting Lauren in the elements again. Thankfully, before they arrived that morning I had thought of the studio doorway which faces the pond. I opened the door, popped Lauren into it and finished up her session.

It always amazes me how many unique challenges each session presents. Sometimes it's the subject (how old are they? are they camera shy?). Other times, it's a technical issue (how am I going to photograph a group and evenly light them). And then there was last week (how do I work around the weather?).

I remember talking to my husband the morning of Lauren's session.

"You can't control everything," he said.

I beg to differ:)

Thanks to Lauren and her mom, Paula, for being such great sports and the weather for providing a fantastic and challenging backdrop.