| A wedding is not just a ceremony that unites two | | | | pose for some shots, but take care not to intrude |
| individuals in marriage, it is an event to be cherished | | | | and disrupt pleasurable moments. |
| and remembered for a lifetime. For this reason, | | | | 5. Learn to use flash diffusers and reflectors- Flash |
| wedding photographs should be outstandingly | | | | Diffusers and reflectors are a great way to prevent |
| extraordinary. Here are 12 wedding photography tips | | | | wedding photographs from being ruined by flash |
| that will help you to take marvelous photos. | | | | blowout syndrome. You can also alter the shutter |
| 1. Preparation is crucial- Sit with the couple and | | | | speed, aperture size and ISO settings of your digital |
| prepare a list of shots that they would like to include | | | | camera to avert the instances of flash blowout. |
| in their album. The list will be particularly helpful in | | | | 6. Use fill-flash technique- As compared to the |
| taking family photographs. Also ascertain their | | | | foreground, if the background has more light, then |
| expectations and show them your working style. | | | | severe shadows are created. Fill-flash technique helps |
| Furthermore, as a wedding photographer you should | | | | to light up the foreground and shoo away the |
| know what kinds of photographs have to be taken. | | | | shadows. |
| Try to attend the rehearsal of the ceremony; it will | | | | 7. Check the background- In ceremonies like wedding, |
| provide you a lot of information about the order of | | | | it is difficult to regulate the background as per the |
| the events, lighting, location, and so forth. Make a fail | | | | photographic needs. The only thing that you can do is |
| safe backup plan to prevent any kind of incongruity. | | | | to keep on searching for good backgrounds while |
| Moreover, you should have adequate stock of | | | | taking shots. |
| batteries, memory cards, flash diffusers, reflectors, | | | | 8. Take snapshots from different perspectives- |
| lens hoods, etc. There is no harm in keeping two | | | | Frequently, just by changing the perspective you can |
| cameras, one with wide lens, and the other with long | | | | get stupendous snapshots. Examine and evaluate all |
| lens. | | | | the possible perspectives and choose the best one. |
| 2. Pay attention to small details- Browse the latest | | | | 9. Wedding group shots are important- Try to shoot |
| issue of wedding magazine to get some new ideas | | | | everyone in attendance. Use a ladder, balcony or |
| and inspirations. Do shoot small wedding details as | | | | roof for taking exclusive wedding group shots. |
| well, like the ring, wedding dress, shoes, decoration, | | | | 10. Don't delete photographs- With a digital camera, |
| cake, menus, and so on. These snapshots will make | | | | you can easily check and delete photos. However, do |
| the album look unique. | | | | not delete any picture from your camera. Instead, |
| 3. Wedding photography director and second | | | | with the help of good software, remove the |
| photographer- During the wedding, everyone is in a | | | | discrepancies from the images and make them look |
| festive mood, and it is exceedingly difficult to | | | | different. |
| determine the family dynamics at that point of time. | | | | 11. Emphasize on unexpected events- Things can go |
| Request the couple to nominate a person from their | | | | wrong without prior warning. Hence, be prepared to |
| family as the wedding photography director. He will | | | | handle unexpected events. Make those events |
| help you to shoot all the important people with ease. | | | | memorable and enjoyable. |
| A second photographer will help you to cover the | | | | 12. Keep the camera settings right- Before you step |
| ceremony in a detailed manner. While one can | | | | out to take the first shot, make sure that your |
| capture candid shots, the other can take formal | | | | camera is in continuous shooting mode, and all the |
| photos. | | | | sounds have been switched off. These settings will |
| 4. Avoid being obtrusive- Be bold, but not obtrusive. | | | | help you to take splendid pictures continuously |
| At times, it might be essential to ask the couple to | | | | without disturbing the couple and their guests. |