The challenges of wedding photography are distinctly difficult from those of other genres. While landscape photographers wait for the right light to come, and macro photographers look for new species of the minutest creatures, wedding photographers aim to combine great lighting, composition, as well as action in a single day. The most challenging of all? There are no take twos in weddings.
So how could you take photographs that are satisfying not just to you but, more significantly, to your clients? The following are some essential shooting tips you might find helpful one of these days.
Shoot from the hip, through leaves and curtains, and from the outside looking in. Albeit most photographers are comfortable with shooting straight at the subject, take the road rarely travelled every so often, bending over so that you are at eye-level with that little flower girl sashaying her skirt with the other kids. Look around for curtains and leaves, and shoot through them. Photos from this angle provide that kind of mystery to your photos that's unusual and appealing. While the bride is preparing and bridesmaids flock to her to help her with her makeup, dress, and shoes, go out of the room and shoot the scene from the outside.
Make creative use of your ISO. Many photographers avoid using high ISO and opt for the camera flash instead. Seasoned photographers will tell you that adding a bit of grit and grain to your photos can actually look interesting if done the right way. High ISO in poorly lit areas usually turn out great when there are movement and people in the photograph..
Aim for action images, particularly when crowds of people are concerned (usually during the wedding reception). Dances and other performances are best captured with the motion, so don't ditch the slow shutter speed just yet. Not all blurred images are bad.
Capture candid shots using simple compositions. The simpler it is, the more impactful it looks. Wide-aperture lenses accomplish this task wonderfully, and most of the time, these will turn out to a few of your finest shots. Use an 85mm f/1.4 or f/1.8, or else a 24-70mm f/2.8. Cheaper alternatives include the 35mm f/1.8 and the 50mm f/1.8 and f/1.4.
So how could you take photographs that are satisfying not just to you but, more significantly, to your clients? The following are some essential shooting tips you might find helpful one of these days.
Shoot from the hip, through leaves and curtains, and from the outside looking in. Albeit most photographers are comfortable with shooting straight at the subject, take the road rarely travelled every so often, bending over so that you are at eye-level with that little flower girl sashaying her skirt with the other kids. Look around for curtains and leaves, and shoot through them. Photos from this angle provide that kind of mystery to your photos that's unusual and appealing. While the bride is preparing and bridesmaids flock to her to help her with her makeup, dress, and shoes, go out of the room and shoot the scene from the outside.
Make creative use of your ISO. Many photographers avoid using high ISO and opt for the camera flash instead. Seasoned photographers will tell you that adding a bit of grit and grain to your photos can actually look interesting if done the right way. High ISO in poorly lit areas usually turn out great when there are movement and people in the photograph..
Aim for action images, particularly when crowds of people are concerned (usually during the wedding reception). Dances and other performances are best captured with the motion, so don't ditch the slow shutter speed just yet. Not all blurred images are bad.
Capture candid shots using simple compositions. The simpler it is, the more impactful it looks. Wide-aperture lenses accomplish this task wonderfully, and most of the time, these will turn out to a few of your finest shots. Use an 85mm f/1.4 or f/1.8, or else a 24-70mm f/2.8. Cheaper alternatives include the 35mm f/1.8 and the 50mm f/1.8 and f/1.4.
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