For starters, there are various ways in which you can prepare for the weather.
One of the most common is the lens 'hood' that is used in order to block glare from the sun on especially bright days.
Going a step further you could even use ultraviolet filters in order to keep out a lot of the ultraviolet light that is bouncing around during such weather.
Similarly, when it comes to rain the first thing worth noting is that you shouldn't get your camera wet.
Although most cameras nowadays come with various seals to prevent damage, the fact of the matter is -- why risk it? When taking pictures in the rain always remember to keep your flash off.
If you don't, you'll start to see white 'orbs' whenever you take photographs as the light from your flash is reflected off raindrops.
Other weather conditions require alternative methods of preparation.
For example, if you're taking photographs in a misty environment then you had better check your lens constantly in case it becomes moist and requires cleaning.
If you feel that you're going to be exposed to some other particularly rare type of weather (i.
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sandstorms, hail, snow and so on) just look up what preparation you can take beforehand! End of the day, accounting for the weather when taking pictures is important as it will allow you to ensure that the weather does not become an obstacle.
Instead, with the proper preparation you'll find that you could take photographs of amazing weather phenomenon without having to worry about how the photographs themselves will turn out at the end of the day.