If you have been asked to photograph a wedding it can be a daunting thought. It's a day when so much can go wrong. Therefore you want to be as prepared as possible. The most important thing to remember is that wedding digital photography is no different than the normal digital photography you do. But it is important to be clear on the things you need to do on the day.
A simple start to make the best of the day is to ensure your camera is silent. No electronic beep in the middle of the ceremony will make any picture better. You just need to turn the beeps off on your camera.
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.
Today is the day that it pays to be prepared. You will not get any second chances. Make sure you fully charged several batteries. Make sure you have multiple storage cards and that they are wiped clean. Check out the venues days beforehand so you know where you will be able to take shots and what the lighting conditions will be. If there is a rehearsal, tag along to it as it can be a rehearsal for you too. Think about backgrounds and suitable spots to take various photos.
Be comfortable with the operation of your camera. A wedding is a busy event and at times a quite stressful one. There will be little opportunity to repose or re-shoot if you hesitate with a shot. One option to reduce stress on you the photographer is to have an assistant. This could be someone nominated from the happy couple or someone you organise yourself. This person can spend time rustling people into groups, setting up shots and generally keeping things moving. This will leave you free to concentrate on the wonderful and flexible shots that come from wedding digital photography.
Master the continuous shoot mode on your digital camera. Having a series of shots may capture everyone relaxing after the main shot has been taken. If you are lucky one of the shots might have everyone looking at the camera together.
Weddings are a celebration. Make sure you cover off the tips above and your contribution to the day will be priceless.
A simple start to make the best of the day is to ensure your camera is silent. No electronic beep in the middle of the ceremony will make any picture better. You just need to turn the beeps off on your camera.
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.
Today is the day that it pays to be prepared. You will not get any second chances. Make sure you fully charged several batteries. Make sure you have multiple storage cards and that they are wiped clean. Check out the venues days beforehand so you know where you will be able to take shots and what the lighting conditions will be. If there is a rehearsal, tag along to it as it can be a rehearsal for you too. Think about backgrounds and suitable spots to take various photos.
Be comfortable with the operation of your camera. A wedding is a busy event and at times a quite stressful one. There will be little opportunity to repose or re-shoot if you hesitate with a shot. One option to reduce stress on you the photographer is to have an assistant. This could be someone nominated from the happy couple or someone you organise yourself. This person can spend time rustling people into groups, setting up shots and generally keeping things moving. This will leave you free to concentrate on the wonderful and flexible shots that come from wedding digital photography.
Master the continuous shoot mode on your digital camera. Having a series of shots may capture everyone relaxing after the main shot has been taken. If you are lucky one of the shots might have everyone looking at the camera together.
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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