| Do you know what's involved in photographing a | | | | exposure on camera manually. Choose an appropriate |
| wedding? If so you probably don't need to read this! | | | | spot to photograph the guests as they arrive. |
| However, most amateur photographers and even | | | | Shoot the guests full length, however if you are |
| some professionals will benefit from the broad | | | | stuck with an unattractive background, three-quarter |
| guidelines in the article. | | | | length is often more appropriate. |
| Wedding photography is within the reach of many | | | | Groom, Best Man and Bridesmaids On their arrival, |
| amateurs, however never underestimate what is | | | | greet Groom and Best Man. Congratulate him, tell him |
| required! The aim of this article is to give you a broad | | | | how smart he looks, he'll probably be a little nervous |
| overview of the procedure on the day of the | | | | and will appreciate the compliment. Explain to the |
| wedding. | | | | Best Man where you intend to shoot the wedding |
| Procedure The following paragraphs give a brief | | | | and ask him to inform the rest of the Bridal party. |
| summary of the procedure to follow on the day. | | | | This simple instruction can prevent possible confusion |
| Arrive at the bride's home with plenty of time to | | | | later. |
| spare; you should be aiming to arrive at the church | | | | The Bridesmaids Arrive The Bridesmaids should arrive |
| before the guests, Groom and Best man and in time | | | | next - take one full length and one three-quarter |
| to have a word with the Minister. | | | | length of them, and one portrait of the Maid/Chief |
| In The Church You must gain the co-operation and | | | | Bridesmaid alone. |
| confidence of the minister. When you arrive at the | | | | The Bride Arrives When the Bridal car arrives, ask |
| church introduce yourself to the Minister and ask | | | | Bride and Father to remain seated, you should |
| what shots you will be allowed with/without flash etc. | | | | compliment her at this point, it will help her relax. |
| Take another meter reading inside just in case flash | | | | Take a flash shot from inside the car then ask Father |
| is not allowed. | | | | to step outside the car and take his daughter's hand |
| Choosing Locations If it is your intention to take all | | | | as if helping her out of car. |
| shots in the church grounds you must inspect the | | | | Take another shot of Bride and Father standing |
| backgrounds available and select one or two before | | | | outside the car, and then approaching the church |
| anyone arrives. When choosing a new location you | | | | entrance. |
| must be aware of the direction and strength of the | | | | A shot of Bride and Father with Best Maid/Chief |
| lighting. | | | | Bridesmaid and Best Man in the church doorway could |
| If possible choose a shaded area where you can | | | | also be taken. |
| position the group with the sun behind them to | | | | You should also take one of the Bride and her Father |
| prevent eyes being half closed. With the sun behind | | | | at the church entrance. Take a shot of Best Maid |
| the subject you will have to exercise extra caution | | | | Chief Bridesmaid attending to the Bride, you should |
| with your exposure reading, move in closely and take | | | | work quickly at this point. |
| readings directly from the subjects' face. | | | | Leave the front of the church and take up position |
| The Guests Arriving. Prepare for the guests arriving. | | | | to shoot the Bridal party arriving at the top of the |
| Check exposure and if you are using fill-in flash set | | | | aisle. |
| appropriate values on auto flash setting. Set daylight | | | | |