Comments on: Wedding Photography Tips?

By: Ara57

Ara57 — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 03:36:21 +0000

Try. Do a search on the wedding and event forum for beginning wedding photography. You will have enough to read to last a while.

The kit lens is slow. This would be a great time to invest in a faster zoom, or if that’s not within your budget, get a 50mm 1.8 prime, new at around $100.

You have good advice above. Make sure he couple’s expectations are where they should be. Keep your head about you, and good luck!

By: David

David — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 06:01:04 +0000

Wedding photography tutorials:

By: henry p

henry p — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 05:50:34 +0000

Assuming u have time, read this book:

It has all the information you need from planning/preparation to the final presentation.

It got me look like a pro in a week

By: Thomas

Thomas — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 21:30:44 +0000

Ditto to what Richard said. I shoot a fair amount of weddings every year (we do mostly portraits) and can tell you planning is the key. Find out what the couple is expecting, maybe they have seen someone elses album or looked through bridal mags. Next, get all the logistics down. Most start early with the bride getting hair and make up done, dressing with the brides maids etc. Make sure you attend the rehearsal and find out what the place will look like at the time of the ceremony. Be prepared for extremely low light if this is an indoor church wedding. This is also a good time to meet whoever is officiating and find out what ground rules they have. I have had preachers who have told me to do whatever it takes to get the couple the shots they want and others who are very strict on things like movement and flash. Make notes on everything, especially the timing of events. Backup gear is a big stress reducer as well. One last thought, pay attention to how wide you shoot in order to be able to crop to the final image size the couple wants. Most digital cameras have a 4×6 or derivitive there of image size. Cropping to 8×10 or 10×10 is going to requires some space on the ends. Seems like common sense, but not everyone shoots groups of 10-12 people on a regular basis. Feel free to email me if you want some more info.
Thom

By: Richard

Richard — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 12:58:01 +0000

Yes — Go over in explicit detail with the wedding couple just what they want and expect. Nothing should be assumed or “understood”. Do they want photos of each table? Each guest? What combinations of family and friends should be taken? Do they like “creative” shots or “straight” shots? Make a checklist and make sure everything is covered on the big day. There are no second chances. Both good wedding photos and bad wedding photos are forever.