Wedding Photography: What you need to know?
Depending on how your perception, wedding photography may seem a complex or simple job. Complex because as photographers, we must be very attentive to all the moments that can portray the wonderful occasion; but it can also be easy because of the variety of special scenes, we have a whole evening to choose from . And there is an air obviously given by the same atmosphere of celebration, which produces particular expressions on people. This is the challenge of wedding photography: reflect the happiness there is in all occasion.
What are the intricacies of wedding photography?
Generally, wedding photography has two approaches: a casual approach, where the photographer decides to accept a job to earn some money; or professional approach, in which you are a wedding photographer. However, in this article we will assume that you are moving into photography in general and, discard, intend to do a casual approach.
Here are a few tips that will help you speak fluently as a photographer at weddings:
First, we must have all the equipment ready. With equipment I mean:
Extra battery.
At least two memories, preferably empty.
The goals you plan on using. Try to take at least two lenses.
Try to attend the ceremony rehearsal (if possible) so you can calculate what kind of lighting there, what kind of spaces, which could use angles on the day of marriage, etc. This way you will not have to improvise both photographs wedding day.
At weddings, the moments are not repeated. Rather, it is a progressive situation. The faster you understand this, more attention to detail put that day; then tries to capture every moment that may lead to the outcome of the celebration. And that includes little touches like the expressions of the bride in the mirror, the eyes of parents, and others.
Do not force any situation. Try to be very casual about it and not give orders to anyone to pose. If you think of a very creative, very personality of the couple, tell them and propose framing idea. In this way, they will not feel tedium of help with wedding photography.
West weddings usually happen late or night. That’s why we must be extremely aware of the batteries, since probably need to use some long exposures. At any time you attend a ceremony note how light can help your wedding photography.
Always, always capture images in RAW format. Remember that these are photographs hanging on walls of a house or tables that people will see every day. It is better to spend a little more memory to take photos in a JPEG format, without much quality. Also, if you make a mistake during your session, it will be easier to correct later.
Group photographs are a classic. So do you get a request for a ladder or platform to take a picture to include, if possible, to all present at the wedding?
Small details. The wedding photography should not only cover boyfriends and people, but all the elements around: the dress, rings, fingers intertwined, flowers, centerpieces … this is important.
Investigates the possibilities. As with all areas of photography, it takes practice to achieve good results. However, on the Internet there is an incredibly wide range of wedding photography, so I suggest that before you go to the ceremony, you dedicate some time to sit on your computer and find these photos.
Finally, try to enjoy the day too and with that I do not mean to eat all the hors d’oeuvres. I mean that is a good experience absorbs the emotions of moments, not only for personal satisfaction, but also to grow as a photographer. Thus, the next time you’re at a wedding, the better you will know what types of image capture.
