So you've been asked to take the photos at your friend's wedding. You've tried to persuade them to hire a professional, but they are happy with you. Don't panic, they asked you because they like your style. Wedding digital photography is no different from other photography, but there are a few things you need to consider when planning for the big day.
Turn off the sound on camera - there is nothing worse than the sound of electronic beeping during a solemn moment.
Take as many shots as possible. Your memory cards and storage devices will be the only limit you have in this area. The more shots you take the higher your chance of getting the best shots. And don't immediately delete those shots you think are no good. Instead keep them all and review after the wedding. By using a photo retouching software you may find a shot you didn't know you had.
Be prepared! Make sure you have spare batteries and multiple memory cards. Know the wedding venues and times. Check out places where you will be able to stand during the ceremony. Think about the shots the bride and groom will want of their big occasion and how you can move between them during the proceedings. The same applies to the reception venue. It is important to know where the speeches will be given and where the dancing will take place. When checking for locations for posed shots think about the background and places you can get good group shots of the entire wedding party.
Today is not the day to try out new techniques or equipment on your camera. Instead be entirely comfortable with it as you know your camera inside out. The wedding will be busy and emotions running high, there will be little chance to re-shoot or to re-pose so make everything you do count. Think about organizing someone in the wedding guests to act as your assistant for group shots. They can round up people and get them organized while you concentrate on the job at hand, taking the wedding digital photographs.
Think about using the continuous shooting mode if your digital camera has this capability. This will allow you to capture a second shot after the main shot has been taken. Sometimes you can just guarantee everyone will have their eyes open and be smiling one second after the shot is taken - don't miss that opportunity.
Weddings are a celebration. Make sure you cover off the tips above and your contribution to the day will be priceless.
Turn off the sound on camera - there is nothing worse than the sound of electronic beeping during a solemn moment.
Take as many shots as possible. Your memory cards and storage devices will be the only limit you have in this area. The more shots you take the higher your chance of getting the best shots. And don't immediately delete those shots you think are no good. Instead keep them all and review after the wedding. By using a photo retouching software you may find a shot you didn't know you had.
Be prepared! Make sure you have spare batteries and multiple memory cards. Know the wedding venues and times. Check out places where you will be able to stand during the ceremony. Think about the shots the bride and groom will want of their big occasion and how you can move between them during the proceedings. The same applies to the reception venue. It is important to know where the speeches will be given and where the dancing will take place. When checking for locations for posed shots think about the background and places you can get good group shots of the entire wedding party.
Today is not the day to try out new techniques or equipment on your camera. Instead be entirely comfortable with it as you know your camera inside out. The wedding will be busy and emotions running high, there will be little chance to re-shoot or to re-pose so make everything you do count. Think about organizing someone in the wedding guests to act as your assistant for group shots. They can round up people and get them organized while you concentrate on the job at hand, taking the wedding digital photographs.
Think about using the continuous shooting mode if your digital camera has this capability. This will allow you to capture a second shot after the main shot has been taken. Sometimes you can just guarantee everyone will have their eyes open and be smiling one second after the shot is taken - don't miss that opportunity.
Weddings are a celebration. Make sure you cover off the tips above and your contribution to the day will be priceless.
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