| Every one of us wants to have good memories from | | | | you choose interesting, colorful and contrasting |
| this important day. Not only remembered but also | | | | backgrounds. This will pop-out the couple to the first |
| being able to share them later with friends and family. | | | | plan. They will look better and will stand-out of the |
| Keep them for ever. There are at least two ways of | | | | picture. |
| doing it: invite a photographer to take pictures or | | | | Bride and her Father. |
| videographer to make a documentary movie. | | | | Are they looking together at the church alley from |
| Alternatively you can opt for both, however. Thinking | | | | behind the corner? Checking number of steps or |
| about this it may be very expensive to achieve. | | | | rehearsing how to enter? See what they do before |
| To keep the costs down you will have to choose | | | | going into the church and take some shots when |
| what you want more. But, depending on your | | | | they don't know you are there. Make it surprise. |
| budget, if you wish to have both you could hire | | | | The End of the Beginning. |
| photographer and ask friend to do the rest or hire | | | | Ceremony is over but... now life begins. Memorize |
| videographer and let friends take photos. | | | | emotions by taking pictures on the steps, in the car |
| Well, assuming the first option is the case and you | | | | while they living. Look for expressions on the faces |
| want keep costs to the minimum you can ask a | | | | and snap them. |
| friend to take pictures. A friend, who knows the | | | | So far, you should have an idea of what to do. Now, |
| basics and will be happy to do this. It is the best if he | | | | let's talk about another key element - the technical |
| loves taking pictures. | | | | side of wedding photography. The first thing is: |
| It maybe that the one who has been asked to take | | | | - Be Prepared. Don't leave things for the chances. |
| this part is You. In either option the tips I'm going to | | | | Speak with groom and bride and their parents if |
| give you will help in build confidence (this usually is a | | | | possible. Find out where is the church and reception, |
| stressful day) and the results will put enjoyment | | | | who is going to be there, how many guests and how |
| smile on the faces. | | | | wedding is organized. Ask what they expecting of |
| Here are two aspects of doing this well: | | | | you. Than think of and do the list of things you will |
| - Emotional and creative where you need to know | | | | need and what do you want to achieve. |
| where, when and what to do. | | | | - Research. What I mean by this is to find how |
| - Technical which is about knowing your gear and | | | | others do pictures and what they photograph. This |
| know how to use it properly. | | | | also will help you to get some ideas and build your |
| Knowing what to photograph, when and what is | | | | confidence. |
| important. This will make your plan. Let me show you | | | | - Know your Gear. The next key point is to |
| this in 5 points. It should give you some ideas. | | | | familiarize with your camera. I assume that we are |
| Get Details. | | | | talking about digital camera which gives you endless |
| There will be lots of effort made by both families | | | | number of pictures that can be taken, erased and |
| and wedding planer to make great decorations and | | | | taken again. It maybe, that you are given one before |
| flower arrangements. Take nice close-ups showing | | | | wedding or bought one for this occasion. Or you may |
| their uniqueness and decorative effects. No one will | | | | have it for a while but never really used its features |
| remember how it was done, so your pictures will be | | | | and do not know exactly what it can do. This is a |
| well appreciated and will add value to the whole | | | | good time to find out and experiment a lot. Get to |
| memories of the ceremony. | | | | know what your camera can do and how to use it. |
| Expect Unexpected. | | | | One VERY important thing to remember - make sure |
| Observe the groom, bride and guests and take | | | | you have your batteries loaded and/or enough of |
| pictures when they are not looking at you, when | | | | alkaline sets. You cannot afford to end up with not |
| they behave normally. Most people get unnatural and | | | | working camera because of batteries. |
| pose or force them selves to look 'better' which not | | | | The second is memory card, it is your film. Make sure |
| always is the best. Think a bit like a reporter making | | | | it has enough space, is clear of any other photos and |
| documentary. And do not forget about kids that do | | | | its capacity will take all your pictures (300 - 500 high |
| a lot of funny things. | | | | quality). It looks a lot but with digital camera it so |
| Background - is it boring? | | | | easy to shoot. |
| Make sure that when making portraits of the couple | | | | |