Big hopes depleted, but found the sunshine anyway!


Being a small business owner is no small feat. It can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but it can also be a roller coaster ride of highs and lows. You need to be prepared for the unexpected, as business can be unpredictable. You might have ideal ideas and strategies, but Mother Nature can get sassy and may throw a curveball and completely disrupt the best-laid plans. Being based in Florida we sometimes have to pivot our ideas and that is exactly what happened at our first community festival.


Taking pictures in humid conditions can be tricky, especially when there is fog on your lens. The first thing to do is to try and protect your lens as much as possible. If you have a lens cap, make sure it is always on when not in use, as this will help to keep moisture off the lens and prevent fogging. The problem is with the lens cap on constantly, you can not see through it obviously.


Our event was supposed to be a mini-photo session for customers, and we were confident it was going to be grand. The weather was not on our side, however, as the rain came pouring down while we were setting up the tent. All our props got wet and our camera lens fogged up, making it impossible to capture any photos. This meant that after all the hard work we put into setting up the event, we had to just sit there and do nothing for five hours. It was a big disappointment for us, and the customers who had planned on participating in the session. We had been so excited to create a unique experience for them, but due to the weather, we were not able to do it. 


When you are part of an arts and farmers market, but can’t show your craft or be a farmer, don’t give up. There are still plenty of ways you can participate and make the most of your time at the market. Talk to people! Get to know the other vendors and meet the customers. You never know, you may find someone that is interested in your services or even a new customer. Don’t be afraid to get out of your comfort zone and talk to others. Networking is key and you never know who you may meet and what doors may open. Participating in the market is a great opportunity to meet new people and build relationships. So don’t forget to talk to people and you never know what wonderful things can come out of it.



When planning outdoor events as a photography business owner, it’s important to always have a backup plan in case Mother Nature doesn’t cooperate. Unfortunately, you don’t have control over the weather and nothing is worse than having to cancel an event because of rain or high winds. Therefore, it’s a good idea to think ahead and come up with some backup ideas. 


In conclusion, if you’re at a farmers market, there are still some things you can do to get the word out about your photography business. Hand out your business cards, speak to people, and make sure to PLANT YOUR OWN SEEDS. You never know who you may meet or the connections you may make. If you have the right attitude, even if the weather doesn’t cooperate, you can still make the most of the situation and benefit your business.